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Lakshimi with elephants

17th-18th centuries

Oscar Niemeyer Museum

Oscar Niemeyer Museum
Curitiba, Brazil

Lakshimi is Vishnu’s spouse (shakti). Vishnu is one of the three greatest deities of Hinduism. According to tradition, she is the carrier of fortune (popular iconography: the elephants over her are throwing coins),

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  • Title: Lakshimi with elephants
  • Date Created: 17th-18th centuries
  • Location: India, Basholi school (Pahari)
  • Physical Dimensions: 32 x 39 x 2 cm
  • Medium: Watercolor and gilding on paper
Oscar Niemeyer Museum

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