{"product_id":"lakshmi-sri-devi-zuid-indiaas-bronzen-godinnenbeeld-17e-eeuw","title":"Lakshmi (Sri Devi) – South Indian bronze goddess statue, 17th century","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis bronze statue depicts \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLakshmi (Sri Devi)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the Hindu goddess of prosperity, wealth, and fertility. The statue is executed in a classical South Indian tradition, likely originating from South India or Sri Lanka, and dates from the 17th century. Lakshmi stands upright on a square pedestal and holds a lotus in her hand, a symbol of purity, abundance, and spiritual growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe pose is elegant and in slight contrapposto, with refined body modeling and clear attention to anatomy and jewelry. The head features a high coiffure with spiral details, typical of South Indian bronzes from this period. The natural, deeply developed patina shows green and brown oxidation zones, formed by prolonged aging, and confirms the age of the statue.\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bronze is traditionally cast and shows no modern finishes or interventions. The base and underside show signs of wear consistent with ritual or temple use. This is an authentic and characterful goddess statue with strong sculptural quality, suitable for collectors of antique Asian art or for a serene, spiritual presentation in an interior. H 46.5 x W 13.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch4 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 0; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3); padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n    Expertise \u0026amp; Symbolism\n  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Would you like to fully understand the deeper iconographic meaning, the correct mudras and the ritual context of this object?\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-hindu-gods-page-sanatana-dharma\" style=\"color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #d4af37; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 3px; transition: 0.3s;\"\u003e\n    READ OUR GODS GUIDE →\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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.com\/products\/lakshmi-sri-devi-south-indian-bronze-goddess-statue-17th-century","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}