Polished Bronze Lakshmi Statue With Mahakala Overhead 6.5"

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Special Features: Lakshmi is seated on a lotus base holding two lotus flowers. Her front two hands are in the position of giving boons to her devotees.  Looming above him is Mahakala or "great time" that devours all.  Her breasts are covered which give her a more modest appearance. Being the wife of Lord Vishnu she takes several avatars to accompany Vishnu on his quest of upholding the dharma. One avatar she took was Bhoodevi, the mother earth-goddess. She seems to embody the Mother in this sculpture.  Looming above her at the top of her arch is Mahakala or "great time" that devours all.

About the Golden Polish:  This bronze sculpture has been polished after casting giving it a golden shine.  Polished bronze pieces are often used in temples.  Temples prefer the polished bronze icons because the rituals involved in puja often involve bathing the bronze deity, which naturally removes the bronze patina of an older piece.  Over time and with no periodic care the golden polish will naturally dull to form a dark patina that is naturally found on aged bronze.

Care:  Regular dusting should keep the piece clean.  Over the years the golden polish will fade.  In order to keep the piece shiny you can use a cotton rag and some coconut oil to regularly clean the piece.  Or you can cut a half a lemon and go over the piece.  The acid from the lemon removes any patina. 

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