Figure, of Lakshmi

This seated figure in grey stone depicts the Hindu goddess Shri Lakshmi. Dating to the Vijinajagar Period of the 16th century, it comes from south India.

Shri Laksmi is shown here with her typical attribute, the lotus, held in both hands. Her lower right hand is extended in varadamudra, the gesture of boon-giving and granting wishes. The lower left hand is held up in vitarka-mudra, with thumb and index finger touching.

Shri Lakshmi is the consort of the Hindu god Vishnu. She is the goddess of wealth, abundance and good fortune.

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Online ID:	000-180-000-548-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1914.1269
Date:	16th century
Material:	Ivory
Dimensions:	2.25" H
What:	Okimono
Subject:	Okimono / ivory
Who:	Jordan Collection
Where:	Japan
Event:
Description:	Okimono of carved ivory, an old man hollowing out a section of a tree trunk to make a mortar, signed: Japan
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