Possibly Durga; India, 19th century.

Possibly Durga; India, 19th century.
Patinated bronze.
Measurements: 12,5 x 9 x 4 cm.
Bronze statue representing Durga, a significant Hindu deity. She is often depicted with numerous arms, each wielding weapons lent to her by other gods, demonstrating her combined power.
The treatment of the bronze reveals meticulous and devotional workmanship, with a patina that evidences the passage of time and ritual use. More than a simple ornamental piece, this sculpture was conceived as an object of domestic worship, intended to promote meditation and spiritual recollection.