{"product_id":"lakshmi","title":"Lakshmi (Sri Devi) – 17th-Century South Indian Bronze Goddess","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA poised South Indian bronze of Sri Devi\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 46.5 cm bronze presents Lakshmi in a restrained standing pose, recognisable by the lotus she carries. Rather than relying on elaborate movement, the sculptor builds presence through the long vertical silhouette, slight shift of the hips and carefully ordered jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLakshmi as Sri Devi\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin the Vaishnava tradition, Sri Devi embodies auspiciousness, prosperity and abundance and is the divine consort of Vishnu. The lotus is her clearest surviving attribute here, connecting the figure with purity, fertility and flourishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCast surface and patina\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze retains a mature brown-green surface with naturally varied oxidation. Wear is concentrated on exposed areas and the base, while recessed details preserve the modelling of ornaments and dress. No bright modern polishing has been used to flatten the historic surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eObject details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lakshmi \/ Sri Devi\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369845928267,"sku":"024","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/lakshmi-sri-devi-bronzen-godin-zuid-india.jpg?v=1769170034","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.nl\/en\/products\/lakshmi","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}