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Kali

1101/1200

National Museum - New Delhi

National Museum - New Delhi
New Delhi , India

This image of Kali is identified by her flaming hair which stands erect as flames of a fire. On the left, the head bears a crescent moon (ardha-chandra); in the centre a skull flanked by two cobras; and on the right a coiled cobra. There is also a serpent draped over each breast. On her rear hands, she holds a noose and a goad (ankusha), her front hands are in abhaya and varada mudra.

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  • Title: Kali
  • Date Created: 1101/1200, 12th century
  • Location: South India
  • Physical Dimensions: Ht.75.4 cm., Wd. 30.5 cm., Dep.17.8 cm.
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dynasty: Late Chola
National Museum - New Delhi

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