Kali. Late Chola, 12th century. South India. x x cms. See description for details.

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The statue shows flaming hair, a crescent moon (ardha-chandra) on the top left side of the head. In the centre a skull flanked by two cobras. On the right a coiled cobra. And a serpent draped over each breast. In her rear hands she holds a noose and an Ankusha (goad). Front hands shows Abhaya (gesture of fearlessness) and Varada (dispensing of boons) mudra.

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Size: 6240px × 4160px
Location: National Museum Delhi
Photo credit: © wayfarer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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