probably South Indian, 19th/early 20th century, comprising: standing Deepa Lakshmi, mounted on wood base; bronze figural architectural element in the form of a robed figure holding a bowl, threaded base; figural bell; largest 14-1/4 x 5 x 3-1/2 in.
Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation
Note: The figural bell is exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 72.
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The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation
patinated surfaces with some areas of spotting and discoloration, surface dirt at crevices; Lakshmi likely lacking elements (unused holes at hands), slightly loose on base, small hole at base of robes verso; bell figural handle loose, lacking clapper
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