Antique patinated bronze/ copper alloy figural shrine, India, central figure of the pan-Indian deity Saraswati, seated in lalitasana atop a round pedestal, her hamsa or peacock vahana resting under the bent knee, depicted with four arms, one hand in the varada mudra, the others gripping various attributes, a small figure cloaked by a five-serpent hood seated upon a three-serpent hood, rising on stepped base, openwork foliated Prabhavali arch backplate with architectural pillars, in two pieces, retaining adhesive collection number at reverse, overall: approx 11.25"h, 6.75"w, 4.75"d, 7lbs **Provenance: the contents of a retired Wall Street executive's lakeside compound** Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**