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1st century BCE–1st century CE · Terracotta · Asian Art

This goddess, adorned only with abundant, heavy jewelry, may best be understood as an early form of Sri Lakshmi, the bestower of beauty, well-being, power, and wealth. A male devotee holds a bowl to receive her largesse. As with later forms of Lakshmi, she is understood to send forth gold coins.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

India (West Bengal,Chandraketugarh)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Florence and Herbert Irving Gift, 1990