19th century painting illustrates a scene from the Devi Mahatmya, priced at £10,000 from Rob Dean Art.
Also appearing in the Devi Mahatmya is the goddess Kaushiki, shown here on a tiger, multi-armed and brandishing an array of weapons as she attacks the demon forces of Sumbha, who threaten dominion over the gods.
Made in c.1830-50 from opaque pigments on paper and originating from Kangra or Mandi in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, the 5½ x 8in (14 x 21cm) work is priced at £10,000 from Rob Dean Art who is taking part in Asian Art in London.
