Devi with Shumbha's Messenger
The demon Shumbha sends a messenger to the great goddess Devi asking her to become his wife. The Sanskrit text of the Devimahatmya (ca. 6th century), written on the back of the leaf, includes the goddess's reply: He who conquers me in battle, removes my pride...
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7087
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John and Berthe Ford, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 2001, by gift.
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en
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1
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| sourceUrl | https://purl.thewalters.org/art/W.880 |
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