Indian Deepa Lakshmi Brass Oil Lamp Sculpture

Item Details

Artist unknown (Indian)
Untitled (Deepa Lakshmi oil lamp sculpture)
Sculpture and base are brass
Unsigned
Presented as a bronze-toned brass sculpture on a brass base

Deepa Lakshmi is the Hindu Goddess of fertility, fortune, wealth and well being. She is Vishnu’s wife and is considered to be the embodiment of beauty. The brass statue has a coating that resembles the rich brown patina of bronze, with touches of oxidized green highlights. Along with her timeless beauty, Deepa Lakshmi is also said to to bring good luck and financial protection to her devotees.

Condition

- a light layer of accretion to statue, brass has dark brown patina, with small areas of green oxidation, minor scratches to surface.

Dimensions

- measures sculpture including base.

Item #

18DCC793-049