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Standing Lakshmi (Goddess of Fortune)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts a female figure with dark skin, standing on a decorative base. She has a tall, elaborate headdress. Her right hand is raised with the palm facing outwards. Her left hand holds an object. She wears a long garment and multiple necklaces. A decorative element is on her right shoulder. The figure is positioned against a plain background. The statue appears to be made of a dark material. The overall style suggests it represents Standing Lakshmi, Goddess of Fortune.

Artwork details

Date:
13th century
Medium:
Copper alloy, inlaid with semiprecious stones
Culture:
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions:
486 × 625 px
Museum record:
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