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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1800: Item # 1391400

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Dmitry Levit Asian Art
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18th century small votive Indian bronze sculpture cast in Karnataka state representing Bhudevi with bare breasts and closed blue lotus (nilotpala) in her hand. Bhudevi is the consort of Lord Vishnu and personifies the Earth. Classic statue with excellent casting and detailing, standing with her body slightly bent in S-shaped form called tribhanga, modeled with grace and beauty, bronze with high copper contents, wonderful warm patina, traces of sandalwood paste used during worship, in excellent condition for a devotional piece. Height 2 3/16 inches.