Durga as slayer of the Buffalo Demon (Mahishasuramardini) / Artist Unknown, India, Rajasthan

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Accession Number: 1976/2.48
Title: Durga as slayer of the Buffalo Demon (Mahishasuramardini)
Artist: Artist Unknown, India, Rajasthan
Artist Nationality: Indian
Medium and Support: bronze
Object Creation Date: 16th century
Object Creation Place: Asia (continent); India (nation); Rajasthan (state)
Creation Place 1: Asia (continent)
Creation Place 2: India (nation)
Creation Place 3: Rajasthan (state)
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. Figiel
Dimensions: 14.61 cm x 10.16 cm (5 3/4 in. x 4 in.)
Century: 16th century
Primary Object Classification: Sculpture
Primary Object Type: figure
Secondary Object Classification: Sculpture
Secondary Object Type: model
Primary Keywords: buffaol; deity; hinduism; weapons
Secondary Keywords: animals and creatures; associated concepts; buffalo; mammals; objects we use; people; people (agents); people and culture; people by state or condition; religions; religions and religious concepts; weapons and ammunition
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Collection: University of Michigan Museum of Art
Image Size: 929 x 1295
File Size: 99 KB
Record: 1976/2.48
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Full citation: "Durga as slayer of the Buffalo Demon (Mahishasuramardini); Artist Unknown, India, Rajasthan." In the digital collection University of Michigan Museum of Art. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-1976-sl-2.48/1976_2.48.jpg. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed April 19, 2024.