Comb with the Goddess Lakshmi and Attendants
A carved ivory comb has three panels featuring three female figures with elaborate headdresses. The center panel depicts a woman seated on an elephant, flanked by two attendants with flowers. The comb's teeth are visible at the top and bottom. Diagonal diamond patterns border the three panels, with a decorative border in between. The comb has a light beige color against a plain grey background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Sri Lanka
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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