The two paintings show a blue-skinned Kali standing atop her naked husband, Shiva, who lies supine under her feet. The goddess is adorned with jewellery and wields a weapon—a khadaga or a scimitar—in her upper left hand, while holding a severed head in her lower left.
Unidentified Artist
Dakshinakali
Tempera highlighted with gold pigment on paper
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Unidentified Artist
Dakshinakali
Tempera highlighted with gold pigment on paper
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