Durga slaying Mahishasura
Model
late 19th century (made)
late 19th century (made)
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Durga slaying Mahishasura. Mahishasura is a powerful demon who had taken the form of a buffalo. He conquered the heavens and possessed the palace of the gods. The gods offered the goddess Durga their powerful weapons to battle Maheshasura. She thrust her trident into his chest and killed him, winning back the heavens and earth from Maheshasura.
Object details
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| Title | Durga slaying Mahishasura (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted clay |
| Brief description | Clay model; Durga slaying Mahishasura, India, late 19th century |
| Physical description | Durga slaying Mahishasura. Mahishasura is a powerful demon who had taken the form of a buffalo. He conquered the heavens and possessed the palace of the gods. The gods offered the goddess Durga their powerful weapons to battle Maheshasura. She thrust her trident into his chest and killed him, winning back the heavens and earth from Maheshasura. |
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| Object history | This figure was part of a much larger set. They were made by two Indian modellers who had at one time been employed by an Italian dealer in such figures of Delhi. |
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| Accession number | IS.190-1949 |
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| Record created | March 11, 2003 |
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