Description
It is a highly artistic carving of the Hindu Godess Lakshmi. She is represented sitting on a large lotus flower, one leg folded into the center, one leg resting on the ground. Two of her four arms are directed upwards,hands holding lotus flowers, one other hand presents the Abhaya Mudra ( gesture of protection)and one hand is in the Varada Mudra ( gift giving gesture). The entire figure is richly dressed, every millimiter is carved, the benevolent expression on her face is captivating.
