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Dipa-Lakshmi

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Artwork Details

Dipa-Lakshmi
17th century - 18th century
Indian
bronze
10 x 3 13/16 x 5 7/8 in. (25.4 x 9.8 x 15.0 cm)
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. Figiel
1976/2.36

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Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance, is sometimes regarded as one of the consorts of the great Hindu god Vishnu. This beauty stands with a gentle sway to her body, carrying a wide shallow bowl designed to hold clarified butter or oil. Once a wick is placed in the oil, a simple lamp or dipa is made. The parrot on her shoulder adds to her charm.
Exhibited in "Divine Encounters, Earthly Pleasures: Twenty Centuries of Indian Art," 12/12/03-2/22/04.

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