Dipa-Lakshmi

Accession Number
1976/2.36

Title
Dipa-Lakshmi

Artist(s)
Indian

Artist Nationality
Indian (South Asian)

Object Creation Date
17th century - 18th century

Medium & Support
bronze

Dimensions
10 in x 3 7/8 in x 5 15/16 in (25.4 cm x 9.8 cm x 15 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. Figiel

Label copy
Lakshmi, 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.

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
lamp

3 Related Resources

Art of the Mughal Empire
(Part of 3 Learning Collections)
Hindu Gods and Goddesses
(Part of 6 Learning Collections)
Indian Metalwork
(Part of: Design)

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