Deepalakshmi, Lady Holding a Lamp

Title
Deepalakshmi, Lady Holding a Lamp
Year/Period
15th century
Region
Vijayanagara, India
Object Type
figurines, religious symbols and sculptures
Material
bronze (metal)
Technique
casting (process), metalworking
Dimension
Object size: H34 x 21 x W14cm/H40.5 (height with stand)
Accession No.
1994-05384
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum

Here we see a 15th century bronze sculpture of a lady holding a lamp. Deepalakshmi is temple lamp that is represented as Lakshmi, the goddess of beauty and wealth. She is shown holding a lamp bowl in her hand as a gesture of offering the flame of 'divine light.'

 

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