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INDIAN POLYCHROME PANEL REPRESENTING THE GODDESS LAKSHMI. Wood painted in polychrome. The goddess Lakshmi, in her form Gajalakshmi, flanked by two elephants, is depicted seated in the center of the panel in an architecture. The elephants are preparing to honor her by pouring water over her. She represents abundance and prosperity. India, 18th-19th century. H_20 cm W_66 cm Provenance: Former American collection
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INDIAN POLYCHROME PANEL REPRESENTING THE GODDESS LAKSHMI. Wood painted in polychrome. The goddess Lakshmi, in her form Gajalakshmi, flanked by two elephants, is depicted seated in the center of the panel in an architecture. The elephants are preparing to honor her by pouring water over her. She represents abundance and prosperity. India, 18th-19th century. H_20 cm W_66 cm Provenance: Former American collection