Acrylic folk painting on paper. Painting depicts Durga conquering the Demon Mahisha. The figures are all set below an archway. Durga stands at centre on a solid red background. She is depicted with yellow skin, wearing a red and black garment, and has a third eye, and ten arms - each holding something different. The other figures are, clockwise from centre, a bull, Mahisha with bright green skin, a lion and a cobra.

• Narrative

  Purchased by the donor in 2010 at an outdoor craft museum, near Lal Quila, Delhi.

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• Type of Item painting
• Culture North India
• Measurements height 56.2 cm, width 38.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Kenneth Dent
• Received from Kenneth Dent

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• Made in Delhi

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• Creation Date during 2010
• Collection Date during 2010
• Ownership Date before February 23, 2018
• Acquisition Date on February 23, 2018

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• Item Classes works on paper
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3292/0002