Figure of eight-armed Durga slaying the Buffalo-demon
On display
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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Title
Figure of eight-armed Durga slaying the Buffalo-demon
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Associated place
Central Java (place of creation) -
Date
9th - 10th century AD (AD 801 - 1000) -
Material and technique
volcanic stone
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Object type
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Dimensions
86 x 43 x 24 cm max. (height x width x depth)
mount poles 8 cm (height) -
No. of items
1
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Credit line
Purchased, 1999.
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Museum location
First floor | Gallery 32 | India from AD 600 -
Museum department
Eastern Art
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Accession no.
EA1999.10
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