Eight armed Durga slaying the demon Mahisha. Dieng Plateau, Wonosobo district, Central Java province 9th- 10th century Possibly 1864 - 1867

This photograph by Isidore Kinsbergen, taken between 1864 and 1867, depicts a stone sculpture of the Hindu goddess Durga slaying the demon Mahisha. The sculpture, dating back to the 9th or 10th century, was discovered on the Dieng Plateau in Central Java. Durga is shown standing on a buffalo, representing the demon Mahisha, with eight arms holding various weapons. The sculpture is a powerful example of early Hindu art in Java. This image is a valuable historical document providing insight into the artistic traditions of the region.