STATUE DE DURGA MAHISHASURAMARDINI EN ALLIAGE... Lot n° 13

STATUE DE DURGA MAHISHASURAMARDINI EN ALLIAGE DE CUIVRE INDE OCCIDENTALE, XVIIIE SIÈCLE 20 cm (7 7/8 in.) high Footnotes: A COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF DURGA MAHISHASURAMARDINI WESTERN INDIA, 18TH CENTURY 印度西部 十八世紀 屠牛魔者難近母銅像 Published: Arman Neven, Sculpture des Indes, Brussels, 1978, p. 220, no. 161. Exhibited: Sculpture des Indes, Société Générale de Banque, Brussels, 8 December 1978 - 31 January 1979. Provenance: With Claude de Marteau, Brussels, by 1970s The sculpture depicts the classic iconography of Durga slaying the buffalo-demon Mahisha with her trident. However, with a charming variation on her classic depiction, the artist rests the goddess' right foot on the back of her lion vehicle, who roars in victory while crushing the decapitated head of the demon buffalo under his right paw. A miniature yoni-and-lingam surmounting her headdress draws her affiliation with Shiva. Compare with a related example sold at Christie's, New York, 22 March 2011, lot 448. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com Excellent overall condition with significant wear to the face from prolonged ritual use within the culture, as visible in images. Minor dents to the left side of the nose and spots of corrosion evident above the forehead in the crown and by her right ear. Casting flaw evident at the back of the base and repaired at the time of production. Please contact Sidney Lee (sidney.lee@bonhams.com) for related condition report images.