Accession Number
1975/2.112

Title
Durga

Artist(s)
Indian

Artist Nationality
Indian (South Asian)

Object Creation Date
17th century

Medium & Support
brass

Dimensions
6 in x 3 5/16 in x 2 3/4 in (15.3 cm x 8.4 cm x 7 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. Figiel and Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Figiel.

Label copy
Durga is a powerful and fierce goddess, not one to be summoned lightly. Instead of being venerated, Durga is feared and must be appeased to prevent her from bringing disease and harm to the world. Despite its small size, this image of Durga conveys her majestic and terrible power, with her erect pose emphasized by her high crown and the vertical thrust of the sword she holds. She also carries a kapala, a cup made from a human skull.
Exhibited in "Divine Encounters, Earthly Pleasures: Twenty Centuries of Indian Art," 12/12/03-2/22/04.

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
Hinduism