A BASTAR BRONZE OF GODDESS MOUNTED ON AN ELEPHANTA BASTAR BRONZE OF GODDESS MOUNTED ON AN ELEPHANTBronzeIndia, 19th-20th centuryThis figure consists of seven parts, the elephant that acts a base, the swing frame base, two pillars, the crossbar, the goddess on a swing and the chattra. The elephant is very richly decorated with many circular and linear patterns to be seen across the entire elephants body. On the elephants head is a large spiral to be seen. The frame base has a lot of diamonds on its edges. On the top of the pillars are plaques with the symbols of moon and sunshine. The goddess on the swing is holing onto the swing with its left hand and the right is equipped with a sword, which is being leaning on the goddess right shoulder. The chattra is decorated with diamonds hanging down. Dimensions: HEIGHT 43 CMCondition: The chattra (roof) has a tiny hole at the centre and is missing a few decorations (diamonds). A part from that all seven pieces are easily attachable without any problems. Provenance: Collection of an Indian gentleman