Wrathful female deity riding a bull
Accession Nr.: | 96.4.1 |
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Type: | sculpture; metalwork; statuette |
Date of production: |
late 19th century
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Place of production: |
Materials: | brass |
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Techniques: | lost-wax casting |
Dimensions: | height: 14.5 cm width: 13.5 cm |
The female deity riding a bull wears the attributes typical of wrathful deities: a third eye on her forehead, her hair rises up like five flame, a skull can be seen in front of her hair, her face is snarling, her body is naked, and covered with bone jewelry, she holds a skull cup full of blood in her left hand. The attribute is missing from his right hand, he is probably holding a sword or a stick, the handle of which is still there. Probably one of the goddesses of the four seasons, or a local Lamaist deity due to the unadorned saddle and plate stirrups. Traces of paint can be seen on the statue and it may originally have been a base, which is indicated by traces of tapping.