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Figure of eight-armed Durga slaying the Buffalo-demonoblique

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Figure of eight-armed Durga slaying the Buffalo-demon

  • Description

    The gods each lent their particular weapons to Durga, to enable her to overcome an over-mighty Buffalo-demon who was threatening their heaven. This demon could change his form at will. After a long struggle the Goddess beheaded the demon as he emerged from the buffalo into human form.

  • Details

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    Associated place
    Asia › South-east Asia › Indonesia › Java › Central Java (place of creation)
    Date
    9th - 10th century AD (AD 801 - 1000)
    Material and technique
    volcanic stone
    Dimensions
    86 x 43 x 24 cm max. (height x width x depth)
    mount poles 8 cm (height)
    Material index
    inorganic › stone
    Technique index
    carved,
    formed › carved
    Object type index
    religious/ritual equipment,
    sculpture › figure › figurine
    No. of items
    1
    Credit line
    Purchased, 1999.
    Accession no.
    EA1999.10

Location

    • First floor | Room 32 | India from 600

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