Laksmi
Plaque
1850-1920 (made), 17th century (made)
1850-1920 (made), 17th century (made)
| Place of origin |
A concave plaque with an arched top with a standing figure in probably beaten and chased in high relief against a plain ground. The two-armed goddess/devi stands in a tribhanga pose, holding a lotus flower in her right hand. She stands on a semi-circular lotus plinth which projects from the base below. There are fixing holes on the sides.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Laksmi (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Brass |
| Brief description | Lakshmi; Sculpture, brass, cast, South India 1850-1920 |
| Physical description | A concave plaque with an arched top with a standing figure in probably beaten and chased in high relief against a plain ground. The two-armed goddess/devi stands in a tribhanga pose, holding a lotus flower in her right hand. She stands on a semi-circular lotus plinth which projects from the base below. There are fixing holes on the sides. |
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| Object history | Gift of Milap Chand |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.17-1931 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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