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76
DURGA
KARNATAKA, CIRCA 17
TH
CENTURY
Bronze
6.25 in (16 cm) high
Rs 4,00,000 ‒ 6,00,000
$ 5,975 - 8,960
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.
75
MAHISHASURAMARDINI
MADHYA PRADESH OR UTTAR PRADESH
CIRCA 9
TH
CENTURY
Sandstone
15 in (38 cm) high
Rs 3,00,000 - 5,00,000
$ 4,480 - 7,465
NON‒EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY
PROVENANCE
Property of a Collector
Saffronart, 18 December 2014, lot 7