Devi - Bronze - India - 17th-18th centuries

Dark reddish-brown bronze with a smooth patina.
The goddess appears holding a lotus with her right hand in the traditional pose with the hip tilted to create the characteristic sway of her feminine figure.
Its fineness and good workmanship make it seem like a Tamil bronze from a major center.
Remnants of sandalwood paste attesting to use in pujas and rituals over many years.
I was not able to capture in the photos the facial features (eyes, nose and mouth) that are still visible in certain light.