Lot 76
 
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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.




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  Lot 76 of 81  

CLASSICAL INDIAN ART | LIVE AUCTION, MUMBAI
9 MARCH 2017

Estimate
Rs 4,00,000 - 6,00,000
$6,065 - 9,095

RESERVE NOT MET













 



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