A BRONZE FIGURE OF DURGA

Description:

Himachal Pradesh, ca, 19th c.
H. 20 cm
Standing on the caparisoned buffalo reclining on a rectangular base, her principle hands holding the tail of the buffalo and the demon figure, the other arms radiating around her body, wearing sari fastened around the waist with a belt, channavira, bejewelled, her face displaying a severe expression and her hairdo combed in a chignon secured with a tiara.
From a German private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - Minor traces of age, partially small chips and traces of corrosion