Goddess Chamunda
Unknown Artist
probably 15th–16th century
Medium
Repoussé copper alloy
Dimensions
H. 7 15/16 in. (20.1 cm); W. 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)
Classification
Metalwork
Culture
Nepal
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Marie-Hélène and Guy Weill, 1986
Accession Number
1986.511.5
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Art collection, *Goddess Chamunda is a striking repoussé copper alloy sculpture Nepal, likely crafted in the 15th or 16th century. just under 8 inches tall, this metalwork masterpiece exemplifies the repoussé technique, where hammered the reverse side of the sheet metal to raise intricate forms, creating a dynamic relief that captures the goddess's formidable presence. Gifted by Marie-Hélène and Guy Weill in 1986, it reflects Nepal's rich tradition of Hindu devotional art. Chamunda, a fierce manifestation of the Divine Mother in Hinduism, embodies t...