Antique Reliquary - Goddess Lakshmi in a votive bronze...

Goddess Lakṣmī in a votive chest (Gāṭhagī or Ghaṭagī), western India, Gujarat, 19th or 20th century Small ritual object of Jain tradition intended for private devotion, composed of a double metal brass canopy engraved with floral and geometric motifs, opening like a casket. Inside, kept as a votive image, a refined hand-painted miniature on paper depicting the goddess Lakṣmī seated on a lotus flower and flanked by two elephants. The goddess’s face and part of the pictorial ornament are enriched with two‑dimensional inlays: small pearls, mirrors, and gems in colored glass, elements typical of the popular devotional tradition of western India. N.B. For administrative reasons, Italian buyers are requested to provide their tax code, essential for the proper issuance of electronic invoices. For administrative reasons related to current Italian regulations, at the time of purchase foreign customers are asked to provide their place and date of birth via a message to Catawiki.

Estimation:€425

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