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Durga Mahishasuramardini India circa 17th-18th century
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Durga Mahishasuramardini India circa 17th-18th century
Coppe…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,500 - €2,500
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Description
Durga Mahishasuramardini
India circa 17th-18th century
Copper alloy H. 26.5 cm
The great goddess is represented here with her
multiple armed arms killing Mahishasura
the buffalo demon.
This iconography is linked to an episode
mythological episode in which the demon
Mahishasura, who could take on both
the appearance of a buffalo, managed to expel the
to expel the gods from heaven, thanks to the protection
that Brahma would have granted him by making him
immortal to combat from any male creature.
male creature.
The assembly of gods therefore decided to transmit
all his powers to the goddess Durga who, being a woman
was able to defeat Mahishasura.
The goddess is shown here in front of an
archway crowned with a classic Kirtimukha mask
mask and adorned with the sun, the moon and two
representations of Ganesha.
Provenance :
- Collection of Dr P.M.
See original version (French)
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