Description:

Central Asia, India, ca. first half of 19th century CE. A beautiful cast-brass figure depicting Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, good fortune, and prosperity as well as the eternal consort of Vishnu. Lakshmi sits in a half-lotus position atop an integral domed lotus base and wears form-fitting pants with incised decorations, an ornate belt, cuffs around her wrists and upper arms, and 'beaded' necklaces bearing a large central pendant that hangs between her breasts. In one hand she holds a long-stemmed lotus flower symbolic of spiritual freedom and knowledge of oneself, and her open, downward-facing palm represents the unending prosperity for her followers. Her serene countenance presents with ovoid eyes beneath thin brows, an arrow-shaped nose, full lips, and massive earrings on her ears, all beneath a tiered headdress framed by a coronal halo. Fine brown patina covers the entire figure. Size: 3" W x 4.875" H (7.6 cm x 12.4 cm)

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, acquired in 2019; ex-private Cyprus collection

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#153216

  • Condition: Minor abrasions to base, limbs, body, head, and verso, with softening to some finer details, and light encrustations, otherwise intact and excellent. Great patina throughout.

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