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A BRONZE FIGURE OF RADHA, India, Orissa, 19th century
h cm 15
Portrayed on a lotus flower in a graceful and sensual dance step, her body with sinuous lines - slender waist, soft hips, broad shoulders, and ample bosom - epitomizes the ideal of feminine beauty.
Catalog Notes:
Radha is Krishna's companion and is considered the symbol of devotion and conjugal love.