A bronze figure of the goddess Parvati, South India, late 19th century, on square plinth, shown standing leaning on her right hip, and with right hand raised, on circular lotus flower dias, 42cm high, late 19th century Note: Parvati is the divine companion of Shiva, representative of fertility, love, and devotion. Considered the epitome of female perfection, particularly as it expresses itself in alignment with marital, societal, and dharmic concord, she is beloved as the ideal maiden, wife, and mother. Moreover, through the prism of Shaktism, she is the active animating force, enlivening her counterpart Shiva with skill, power, and prowess.Please refer to department for condition report