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The Goddess Durga as Bhadrakali, ca. 1675. Beetles form parts of Durga's jewelry.

Featured on PDR in the collection Beetle Carapaces in Basohli Miniature Paintings (ca. 1660–1700)

In his fourteenth-century treatise on gemology, the Rajasthani scientist Ṭhakkura Pherū tracks the origins of precious stones back to a trip taken by the demon Bala to the heavens:

The Goddess Durga as Bhadrakali

Date

ca. 1675


Underlying Rights

Public Domain Worldwide

Digital Rights

No Additional Rights


Image Size

1500 x 1236