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    "label": "Kali Conquers Raktabija",
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    "title": "Kali Conquers Raktabija",
    "description": "Devi, the Great Goddess of the Hindu traditions, embodies power and energy (\"shakti\"), using her strength to defeat demons. The demon Raktabija, however, presented a special challenge. Every time a drop (\"bija,\" “seed”) of his blood (\"rakta\") fell to the ground, a clone of the demon arose. Devi—seen here riding her lion, energetically wielding weapons in her many arms—created a fearsome emanation of herself, the emaciated goddess Kali. As Kali lapped up Raktabija’s blood, she was able to defeat him.",
    "provenance": "John and Berthe Ford, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 2001, by gift.",
    "date": "1775-1800",
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            "width": 21.9,
            "height": 28.9
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    "dimensionsRaw": "8 5/8 x 11 3/8 in. (21.9 x 28.9 cm)"
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