Lot 503 Dα

A Southern Indian copper alloy figure of Mahishasuramardini. 17th century or later

Standing in a dancing posture on the buffalo demon whose severed head lies in front and grabbing the personified demon by its hair, on an oval base above a base plate, behind Durga her lion mount, the trident in her right hand is missing, while the two subsidiary hands hold sword and shield.
Height 17 cm