Brass Miniature Votive Statue Of Annapurna - Early 19th Century Origin - Mughal This piece dates to the

This piece dates to the 19th century and is from Shanxi province in Northern China

98 x 34 x 120 (wxdxh cms)

Shanxi border area

Bulb: B22 bayonet

Chowkis are used in India by Hindus for placing gods and idols on and for daily prayer

Brass Miniature Votive Statue Of Annapurna - Early 19th Century Origin - Mughal This piece dates to theThis 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