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Goddess 17th-18th century Nepal Gilt bronze with turquoise and semi-precious stones H: 34; W: 24.5; D: 20.5 cm Gift of Ruth Jacobs, New York, to American Friends of the Israel Museum Accession number: B85.0368 |
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With her rich jewelry and elaborate crown, inlayed with semiprecious stones, the goddess is represented as a real and beautiful woman – approachable and sure to grant the supplicant’s requests. Publications: Beauty and Sanctity: the Israel Museum at 40. A Series of Exhibitions Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2006 Exhibition: The Beauty of Sanctity: Masterworks from Every Age, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Spring-Summer 2005 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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