Oil lamp - Bronze - handmade

the Hindu goddess of wealth, light and prosperity, who is often depicted as a figure carrying an oil lamp.
Lakshmi stands on a round lotus throne and holds with both hands a small bowl (an oil lamp or offering bowl).
On her shoulder sits a small bird, which is characteristic of this type of traditional Indian or Southeast Asian art objects.
She is depicted in an elegant, gently curved pose (tribhanga).
Such figurines are often used as among other things altar figures or as traditional oil lamps (diya) / incense holders in spiritual rituals.
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