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# Durga

A small image of Durga, sitting cross-legged, her four arms holding a damaru drum, a severed head, askull-cup and a sword. Typical regional features include the side-flowing "shawl", crown projections, hair knot and simple lotus on the base. Brass colour, moderate to substantial wear.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 1750–1825 CE

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.im-73-1914](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.im-73-1914) · Pramāṇa
