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Annapurna

stock number: 1956

price: $380.USD/$2900.HKD

description: Fine and rare small bronze image of Annapurna; the Goddess of the hearth and food (as well a whacking big mountain range named after her). She sits holding a ladle with which she feeds the world, with an unlimited amount of food. She is an incarnation of Parvati, the wife of Shiva. Annapurna symbolizes the divine aspect of nourishing care. This item predates the 18th century with fine detail and patina- minor damage at base. H: 6.2cm/2.3in and W: 3.2cm/1.2in.

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