18th century. A bronze statue of the Hindu goddess Bhudevi, the earth goddess and a consort of Vishnu, standing on a square base, wearing necklaces, anklets and bracelets, her hair drawn back into a braid which falls down the back; holding a khatvanga in her right hand and and left in Varadamudra; covered with a thick lacquer which wears thin to the brow from the repeated touch of worshippers during ceremonies. 1.3 kg, 23cm (9"). Property of a West London collector. Fine condition.