Lakshmi
"I invoke Sri (Lakshmi), the blissful goddess, who is sweet-smiling, who lives in a hall of gold, who is full of compassion and drenched with it from the heart, who is resplendent at the seat of the lotus, is lotus-hued, and who bestows all pleasures to her devotees. "
—SRI SUKTA, FROM THE RIG VEDA
Photo Credit: Laurie Sue Brockway
Information about the statues:
Title: Gaja Lakshmi, Goddess of Fortune
Date: 8th century
Culture: India (Jammu and Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Medium: Stone
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/38253
Title: Gaja Lakshmi, Goddess of Fortune
Date: 6th century
Culture: India (Jammu and Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Medium: Stone
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/38601