A group of four terracotta  Deepa-Lakshmis
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A group of four terracotta Deepa-Lakshmis

INDIA, GUPTA PERIOD, 4TH-6TH CENTURIES

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A group of four terracotta Deepa-Lakshmis
India, Gupta Period, 4th-6th centuries
Each of a female figure in seated position, two holding cups in their left hand, all with indented belly buttons and a variety of necklaces or collars
11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm.) max. (4)
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Lot Essay

Referring to "Goddess of Light," each Deepa-Lakshmi would have been used as an oil lamp for ceremonial or ritual purposes.

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