Devotional sculpture of Durga Maisasuramardini, South India

Made of bronze with disposable wax casting, the goddess is represented with four arms, standing on a rectangular base. Durga is intent on trampling with her right leg the body of the buffalo from whose severed neck the demon Maisha emerges. She holds him with her left hand while her other hands hold a different attribute.
The good quality alloy is brownish and has a pleasant patina of age.
The points of wear and tear due to perpetual religious rituals, as well as the numerous sediments of vermilion dust are the tangible effect of prolonged ablution over time.