19th C. Nepalese Bronze Figure of Goddess Lakshmi
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**Originally Listed At $250**
Central Asia, Nepal, ca. 19th century CE. A detailed, cast bronze figure of the goddess Lakshmi, depicted as a beautiful woman seated upon a multi-tiered throne. She has four arms, one raised in blessing, one palm out in a peaceful gesture, and the other two raised and holding attributes - a lotus flower and a conch shell. Her clothing is beautiful and ornate, her face gorgeous, and she wears an elaborate crown that indicates her royal status. Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth of all kinds - not just material wealth, but also the wealth of fame and family. Size: 3" W x 3.5" H (7.6 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: ex private Matthew Friedman collection, Fort Meyers, Florida, USA
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#130570
Central Asia, Nepal, ca. 19th century CE. A detailed, cast bronze figure of the goddess Lakshmi, depicted as a beautiful woman seated upon a multi-tiered throne. She has four arms, one raised in blessing, one palm out in a peaceful gesture, and the other two raised and holding attributes - a lotus flower and a conch shell. Her clothing is beautiful and ornate, her face gorgeous, and she wears an elaborate crown that indicates her royal status. Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth of all kinds - not just material wealth, but also the wealth of fame and family. Size: 3" W x 3.5" H (7.6 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: ex private Matthew Friedman collection, Fort Meyers, Florida, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#130570
Condition
Dark patina on surface. Light encrustation in lower profile areas. Small bending to form, and a small loss from between the legs.
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19th C. Nepalese Bronze Figure of Goddess Lakshmi
Estimate $350 - $525
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