Brass Miniature Votive Statue Of Annapurna - Early 19th Century Lamp Niches Ideal for a hallway

Ideal for a hallway

Decoratively carved supports meet the bottom of the pillars where the shelf is located

revealing a generous interior storage space

each toran is superb and such quality pieces are rare to find these days

Brass Miniature Votive Statue Of Annapurna - Early 19th Century Lamp Niches Ideal for a hallwayThis Indian bronze votive figure of Annapurna is from The Western Deccan Plateau in Central India, probably from the state of Maharashtra. This statue dates to the early 19th century. Annapurna is revered throughout India and is the benign Hindu goddess of fruitfulness. She is seen here in her typical form sitting with a ladle running from her right hand to left. in hand to serve food to her devotees. In Maharashtra newly wed brides were often