Relief
Object Number:
29-64-116
Current Location:
Collections storage
Culture:
Indian
Provenience:
India
Mathura
Date Made:
11th century-12th century
Early Date:
1000
Late Date:
1199
Section:
Asian
Materials:
Sandstone
Iconography:
Candi
Durga
Asura
Mahisa
Description:
Creamy sandstone pierced plaque. 4-armed Durga slaying the asura Mahisa; with sword and spear she has forced the bull to his knees. Front of stone blackened as if by fire or smoke.
Height:
14.29cm
Width:
8.3cm
Credit Line:
Alexander Scott Expedition to India (1915-1918)
Current & Past Exhibitions:
Southeast Asian Gallery (1987 - 1992)
Southeast Asian Gallery ( Sep 1992 - Jul 1997)
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