Mesquite (Gajaalaksmi)

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.:	2254
Type:	bronze, lead, gold and silver; object for daily use
Date of production:	19th c.
Place of production:	India
Acquisition:	collection of Ferenc Hopp

Materials:	bronze
Techniques:	cast; embossed
Dimensions:	height: 12.8 cm width: 8.8 cm depth: 12 cm tömeg: 0.3 kg

It has the shape of a throne. On its back, Sakaswati (?) with two elephants. Above it is Kirimukha (?). Under it is a tissue sample. Yellowbronze. (F. T. Z.)

Gadzsalaksmí (goddess Laksmí and elephants). (V.R.)

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