Illustration from a Devi Mahatmya series

Illustration from a Devi Mahatmya series

The blue-skinned Mahakali depicted at right with six arms, Durga with green skin at left on her tiger.

Details

  • Title : Illustration from a Devi Mahatmya series
  • Classification : Painting
  • Medium : Opaque pigments on wasli
  • Dimension : 4 5/8 x 8¼ in. (11.6 x 21 cm.) 
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Period : early 18th century
  • Collection : Christies
  • LOT : 407
  • Price realised : USD 3,750
  • Estimate : USD 2,500 - USD 3,500
  • Provenance : Paul F. Walter Collection
  • Exhibited : Durga: Avenging Goddess, Nurturing Mother, Norton Simon Museum of Art, October 7, 2005 - March 27, 2006