Mid 20th Century South Asian Sandstone Sculpture of Dancing Hindu Goddess

Description

An exquisitely carved South Asian sandstone sculpture of dancing Hindu Goddess, possibly Saraswati or Parvati, mounted on the metal display … more An exquisitely carved South Asian sandstone sculpture of dancing Hindu Goddess, possibly Saraswati or Parvati, mounted on the metal display stand, Artist unknown, impressed illegible marks on some patched material to the verso, mid 20th century, in overall good condition with minor discoloration, accretions, scratching, small chips and other age marks, patching material residue to the back and bottom
Private Midwest collection
7.75 in. wide, 3.5 in. deep, 13 in. high (incl. stand)
7.0 in. wide, 3.5 in. deep, 11.5 in. high (sculpture)

*Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning. She is a part of the Sridevi of Saraswati, along with Lakshmi and Parvati.
Parvati is the Hindu Goddess of power, nourishment, harmony, devotion, and motherhood. She is Devi in her complete form. Along with Lakshmi and Saraswati, she forms the Tridevi. less