Live Auction 2510The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection
A bronze figure of Lakshmi
Lot 72

A bronze figure of Lakshmi

KHMER, ANGKOR PERIOD, 12TH CENTURY

Closed22 March 2011

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USD 4,375

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A bronze figure of Lakshmi
Khmer, Angkor period, 12th century
Standing on a round base with both hands outstretched, wearing a long sampot with the waist folded over and a fishtail sash, adorned with a torque and other jewelry, the hair drawn into a conical chignon and secured with a wide tiara
4 in. (10.2 cm.) high

The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired before 1999

Specialist note

Pal regards this sculpture as remarkably well-preserved, as it is unusual to have the handheld attributes still present. In this case, she holds a lotus bud, suggesting her identity is Lakshmi.