India, 19th Century, Bronze Hanging Altar Dedicated To The Goddess Lakshmi With Elephants.

India, 19th century, a very beautiful and unusual bronze hanging altar dedicated to the elephant goddess Lakshmi, also known as Gajalakshmi, wife of Vishnu, goddess of happiness, prosperity, wealth, and abundance. Lakshmi, seated in the lotus position, is surrounded by two elephants bathing her with water from their trunks. This iconography, which appears very early (6th century BCE), can be seen on very ancient Indian temples, coins, etc. It is in good condition, with only slight wear consistent with its age and which does not detract from its aesthetic appeal. Dimensions: Height 8.6 x Width 7 cm. The scale reference in the last photograph is a small model of a lighter from a well-known brand. We take special care with our packaging, using optimal protective materials. Shipping includes insurance. Shipping rates: Metropolitan France: €22, European Union countries and Switzerland: €28, Eastern European and Maghreb countries: €45, United States, Australia, Asia, and the rest of the world: €65. You can contact us at +33 6 48 32 14 09 or +33 9 53 25 37 41.