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NORTHEASTERN INDIA, PALA PERIOD, 11TH/12TH CENTURY
Details
A small stone stele of Durga
Northeastern India, Pala period, 11th/12th century
Very finely carved with the eight-armed goddess striding upon her lion mount over a lotus plinth carrying various attributes and spearing the demon Mahisha with her primary hands, with some remains of cold gold
3 in. (7.5 cm.) high
Northeastern India, Pala period, 11th/12th century
Very finely carved with the eight-armed goddess striding upon her lion mount over a lotus plinth carrying various attributes and spearing the demon Mahisha with her primary hands, with some remains of cold gold
3 in. (7.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Christie's New York, 20 March 2002, lot 50