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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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