BronzeIndia, 18th centuryDiemensions: Height 10 cm by 5 cmWeight: 273 gramsKali is the tenth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu and the final incarnation. Here depicted with a human body and the head of a horse, seated in lotus position on a lotus flower attached to a square throne with expanding base, both decorated with geometrical and ornamental patterns and beaded rims. Dressed in a long striped dhoti, the chest adorned with necklaces and chains. Four arms lifted, one with thumb and index finger touching, one holding a book, and two holding the conch shell and discus. Kali is wearing a high, conical headdress with pointed top.