Red sandstone relief of a multi-armed goddess holding a weapon, with a crouching animal form below her, against a plain background.

Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon, Red Sandstone Relief

A red sandstone relief shows a multi-armed female figure striding forward, holding a long weapon diagonally across her body. Below her, a crouching animal form twists upward, and worn, weathered surfaces reveal the carved outlines of the figures.

Artist: Unknown
Date: 5th/6th century
Medium: Red sandstone
Source: Art Institute of Chicago
Size: 1686 × 2691 px

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Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 600).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Mrs. Joseph L. Valentine

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