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Maharashtra, 17th Century
Brass
Height: 11.5 in (29 cm)
Width: 10.5 in (26.5 cm)
Depth: 6.75 in (17.5 cm)

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

PROVENANCE
Philips & Co, Mumbai



A folk image of Annapurna, the goddess of food and nourishment, is seen seated here in lalitasana (a seated posture of ease) on an elaborate throne. She is protected by a hooded serpent and flanked by two female attendants holding bowls. She has a round, youthful face, with earrings and a breast band. Her usual attributes—a vessel and a ladle—are missing from the image.

Maharashtra, 17th Century
Brass
Height: 11.5 in (29 cm)
Width: 10.5 in (26.5 cm)
Depth: 6.75 in (17.5 cm)

NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY

PROVENANCE
Philips & Co, Mumbai



A folk image of Annapurna, the goddess of food and nourishment, is seen seated here in lalitasana (a seated posture of ease) on an elaborate throne. She is protected by a hooded serpent and flanked by two female attendants holding bowls. She has a round, youthful face, with earrings and a breast band. Her usual attributes—a vessel and a ladle—are missing from the image.