Arms & Armour, Pre-Columbian, Asian and Ethno

Exceptional Heavy Indian Seated Saraswati Bronze, 19th c. or earlier

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Start price: $4,500

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Exceptional heavy bronze Indian seated Saraswati in bronze, 19th century or earlier. The statue seated with right leg completely crossed over. The Bodhisattva has four arms posed to hold a now absent stringed instrument known as the veena. She is adorned with necklaces, armbands and bracelets below an ornate headdress. Saraswati, manifested as a beautiful woman, is the goddess of music, art and wisdom. Size 19 1/2" H x 13" W, weight 45lbs, 5 ounces

Southern California Collection