Durga

20th Century

Indian Museum, Kolkata
Kolkata, India

Wood carving of Goddess Durga, holding weapons in ten hands, standing on a lion in front of a kneeling "Asura", the demon. It is carved from a single piece of wood. The image rests on a rectangular pedestal.

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Title: Durga
Date: 20th Century
Location: Indian Museum, Kolkata
Physical Dimensions: Height: 47 cm, Length: 30.2 cm, Breadth: 9.5 cm.
Provenance: Natungram, Bardhaman, West Bengal, India.
Type: Effigy

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