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Stone sculpture of Durga Mahishasuramardini, Orissa, eastern India, 13th century. H: 106.68cm. Inv. AC 1872,0701.78. - This sculpture depicts the climax of the battle between the goddess, Durga, and the buffalo-demon, Mahisha. Mahisha appears from the severed neck of the buffalo as a man with a sword and shield. Durga carries two quivers of arrows over her shoulder, and holds a sword and trident with which she kills the demon. Her lion-mount joins in the fight, biting Mahisha's leg.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART307814
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
1949px × 3072px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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13th century CE
Durga
Fighting Scene
Indian, Medieval period (8th-17th CE)
Mahisha
Orissa, Nothern Indian State
Sculpture
Stone