An excellent 19th century Indian bronze figurine of the goddess Lakshmi. She's holding a lotus flower, which is deeply symbolic in Hinduism, representing purity and spiritual awakening — the lotus rises unsullied from muddy waters.
In homes, Lakshmi statues are often placed to attract harmony, success, and positive energy. She’s especially revered during Diwali, the festival of lights. She is the consort of Vishnu, the preserver in the Hindu trinity (Brahma – Vishnu – Shiva), and often incarnates alongside him in his various avatars (e.g., as Sita with Rama, or Rukmini with Krishna).
The figurine would have been made using the loss wax method where the figurine is first made from wax and then a clay mold formed around the wax.
In good condition with a lovely aged patina.
17cm / 6.75" tall
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In homes, Lakshmi statues are often placed to attract harmony, success, and positive energy. She’s especially revered during Diwali, the festival of lights. She is the consort of Vishnu, the preserver in the Hindu trinity (Brahma – Vishnu – Shiva), and often incarnates alongside him in his various avatars (e.g., as Sita with Rama, or Rukmini with Krishna).
The figurine would have been made using the loss wax method where the figurine is first made from wax and then a clay mold formed around the wax.
In good condition with a lovely aged patina.
17cm / 6.75" tall
***SHIPPING VIA UPS INCLUDED - I ship same day or next day (unless weekend or public holiday) - 95% of the time parcels arrive next day in the UK and take 2 days to the US and most of the world***