Indian Seated Figure of Durga

Four arms, tall crown, and a seat well earned.

Artisans of Karnataka, South India, cast this seated figure of Durga in brass, dated in the record to the 18th century. Durga is commonly shown with many arms, each holding an attribute, and she is a major goddess in Hindu devotion. This figure sits cross-legged on a square, stepped base, with a tall pointed crown. Raised hands hold slender objects, and incised jewelry, necklace and garment lines pattern the torso.

About 4 inches tall. Compact, composed and unmistakably in charge. It takes up little room and commands all of it.