Vintage South Indian shrine-used devotional Saraswati with Veena, with visible ritual wear. Hand-formed in terracotta, sourced from Puducherry.   1970's - 90s.

A beautifully expressive vintage terracotta figure of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music and the arts, depicted seated and playing the veena.

Sourced in Puducherry, this piece reflects the long-standing Villianur terracotta tradition, with a hand-painted surface over a fired clay body. The softened pigments, craquelure and wear to the high points give it a genuine devotional patina.

Unlike later decorative reproductions, this example was clearly intended for shrine use, with a solid base and simple underside. The modelling retains a charming folk quality, particularly in the facial expression and stylised instrument.

Terracotta statues such as these are widely sought after for display in boutique hotels and contemporary interiors, as demonstrated at Villa Helena in Puducherry. LAST THREE IMAGES.

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Height: 28 cms. Width at base: 14.5 cms. Depth: 11 cms. Weight: 1.26 Kgs.

Price: £95.00.  ANTIQUE BAJOT TABLE FOR DISPLAY ONLY AND NOT INCLUDED. BUT AVAILABLE IN A SEPARATE LISTING.

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SKU number: 13021. 

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