Accession Number1976/2.36
TitleDipa-Lakshmi
Artist(s)IndianArtist NationalityIndian (South Asian)Object Creation Date17th century - 18th centuryMedium & SupportbronzeDimensions 10 in x 3 7/8 in x 5 15/16 in (25.4 cm x 9.8 cm x 15 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. FigielLabel copyLakshmi, the goddess of abundance, is sometimes regarded as one of the consorts of the great Hindu god Vishnu. This beauty stands with a gentle sway to her body, carrying a wide shallow bowl designed to hold clarified butter or oil. Once a wick is placed in the oil, a simple lamp or dipa is made. The parrot on her shoulder adds to her charm.
Exhibited in "Divine Encounters, Earthly Pleasures: Twenty Centuries of Indian Art," 12/12/03-2/22/04.
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Keywords
lamp