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• International customers, please be advised Statues (over 6 inches tall) shipped Internationally require review and approval of the State Archaeologist which can only be scheduled once a month.  Even with a 2-week Federal Express shipping time to the furthest destination, this state requirement can add 6-8 weeks to the delivery process.
• As mentioned above all statues are shipped via Federal Express outside of India and TNT for domestic orders.  The cost of shipping is dependent on destination and the weight of the statues and will be calculated at the time of purchase but we can offer our educated estimate if you contact us ahead of purchase.
• Lost Wax Chola Bronze is composed of Copper, Iron, and Tin. In current times the we use scrap bronze typically referred to as gunmetal with additional copper added to make copper the majority element.  The term Panchaloha Bronze refers to a 5 metal bronze with the addition of Gold and silver. The gold and silver is strictly for religious purposes and do not affect the structural integrity or visual finish of the bronze. For custom orders of home Pooja or Temple Statues, we can discuss the addition of predetermined quantities of gold and silver in your diety, the cost of which will be added into the total cost quoted.
• Custom orders can be arranged but as stated previously we will only produce statues in their historically documented poses and aspects.

Dhana Lakshmi

Lakshmi is the Goddess of wealth and consort of Vishnu, the supreme person. Lakshmi has eight aspects, Dhana Lakshmi being one of them. This fantastic bronze statue is of Dhana Lakshmi – one who bestows financial wealth.  Lakshmi is closely associated with Padma (lotus), which is a symbol of purity, beauty, and detachment. She is supposed to even reside in a lotus flower.  In this bronze artwork, Lakshmi is seen sitting on a lotus pedestal. The rich jewelry Dhana Lakshmi is bedecked in is depicted with intricate carving in the statue.  Goddess Lakshmi is seen four-armed. She holds lotus flowers in her two upper hands and her lower right and left hands are in Abhaya Mudra (assurance or granting fearlessness) and Varada Mudra (boon granting) respectively.  This exquisite bronze will surely add a wealth of beauty to your home, studio or office.  Its size at 18 inches tall and stunning details will surely capture your eye every time you enter the room.