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A BUFF SANDSTONE STELE DEPICTING DURGA MAHISASURAMARDINIA
A BUFF SANDSTONE STELE DEPICTING DURGA MAHISASURAMARDINIA
Central India, circa 10th century
The goddess depicted spearing the demon with her trident as it emerges from the decapitated buffalo, holding a sword and various attributes in her other seven hands, flanked by vyalas and diminutive devotees, a lotus halo behind
50cm high
Provenance: Acquired by the previous owner in India during the Second World War
Sold for £1,300
A BUFF SANDSTONE STELE DEPICTING DURGA MAHISASURAMARDINIA
Central India, circa 10th century
The goddess depicted spearing the demon with her trident as it emerges from the decapitated buffalo, holding a sword and various attributes in her other seven hands, flanked by vyalas and diminutive devotees, a lotus halo behind
50cm high
Provenance: Acquired by the previous owner in India during the Second World War