7305
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South Indian Cast Bronze Kali
South India circa 18th century
height: 8cm, width: 5cm, depth: 4.3cm
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Provenance
UK art market
This image most probably is of Kali though also has some similarities with the goddess Durga. It has been cast in a very three-dimensional, dynamic way.
Kali is the fierce form of Uma (Parvati). Figures of Kali from northern India tend to show a more fearsome, skeletal form. South Indian depictions are less fierce and more fleshy.
The bronze has developed a particular dark patina. There is also plenty of puja wear.
References
Menzies, J., Goddess Divine Energy, Art Gallery of New South Wales, 2007.
Michell, G., et al, In the Image of Man: The Indian Perception of the Universe through 20000 Years of Painting and Sculpture, Arts Council of Great Britain, 1982.
