About this piece
A small brass statue of Goddess Lakshmi, shown seated inside a round carved frame. The frame is worked with a conch, a chakra and a tilak mark, and has a flat oval base so it stands upright.
It is 10 cm (4 inch) tall, 11.5 cm wide and weighs 180 g, so it is easy to place on a shelf, a desk or a small altar. The finish is gold brass with darker lines in the carving.
How it is used
Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth in Hindu tradition, is worshipped in many homes, with special attention at Diwali. A small statue like this is kept on a shelf or altar, with a lamp and flowers placed before it.
Looking after it
- Dust with a soft dry cloth.
