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DURGA

KARNATAKA, CIRCA 17TH CENTURY
Bronze
6.25 in (16 cm) high

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

PROVENANCE
Property from a Distinguished Family Collection

The triumph of Durga over the demon Mahishasura has been a popular mythological reference among artists in India. Durga is shown here, vanquishing Mahishasura, a demon who threatened the stability of the three worlds. Her right hand must have once held a spear, used to kill the buffalo from which Mahishasura is seen emerging. Durga has a benign smile on her face as she pulls Mahishasura by the hair, and he looks at her in awe even though his death is imminent.







  Lot 76 of 81  

CLASSICAL INDIAN ART | LIVE AUCTION, MUMBAI
9 MARCH 2017

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