Sword Handle with Scenes of the Goddess Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon Mahishasura, 13th–14th century

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Sword Handle with Scenes of the Goddess Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon Mahishasura, early Malla period, 13th–14th century, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Copper alloy, H. 7 in. ( cm), Metalwork, The detailed elaboration of the Mahisashuramardini scene on this blade fitting, complete with a garland of severed heads arrayed on the curve of the guard, suggests that this weapon was intended for ritual animal sacrifices

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Size: 3900px × 5200px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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