{"product_id":"indian-carved-ivory-figure-on-wooden-base-goddess-kamala","title":"Magnificent Indian Carved Ivory figure on wooden base | Goddess Lakshmi","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagnificent Indian Carved Ivory figure on an octagonal form wooden base\u003cbr\u003eAn exceptionally well carved piece that is extraordinarily complex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ec.1940\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepicts - we think - the Goddess \u003cspan\u003eLakshmi\u003c\/span\u003e standing atop a lotus flower and completely surrounded by smaller closed flowers. \u003cstrong\u003eLakshmi\u003c\/strong\u003e is the principal Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, power, beauty, fertility, and prosperity. As the devoted consort of Lord Vishnu, she represents both material and spiritual abundance. Her worship emphasizes that true prosperity is achieved through ethical living, hard work, and devotion. \u003cstrong\u003eLakshmi\u003c\/strong\u003e is classically depicted as a beautiful, four-armed woman dressed in silks, seated or standing on a large, pink lotus flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lotus: Symbolizes spiritual purity, self-realization, and rising above material desires despite being rooted in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour Hands: Represent the four goals of human life in Hinduism: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (pleasure), and Moksha (liberation).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 30.5cms (12 1\/4\") tall on stand\u003cbr\u003eFigure is approx 25cms (9 3\/4\") tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStand is approx 8cms (3 1\/4) wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition - a superb piece\u003cbr\u003eSome slight age yellowing to reverse side\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe two highest flowers essentially touch each other from opposing directions and a small amount of a clear sap resin has been used to ensure they don't move against each other [this is original to the piece and by design]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ivory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia has had a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" class=\"c5aZPb\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\"\u003eban on ivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eimports since 1990\u003c\/strong\u003e, however it remains legal to buy and sell ivory items domestically. As a result this item is not available for overseas shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roundabout Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49449023504612,"sku":"RA-0013669_C","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/sarswati_1a.jpg?v=1784523719","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/indian-carved-ivory-figure-on-wooden-base-goddess-kamala","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}