Goddess who bestows riches, probably Sri Lakshmi

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This goddess, adorned only with abundant, heavy jewelry, may best be understood as an early form of Sri Lakshmi, the bestower of beauty, well-being, power, and wealth. A male devotee holds a bowl to receive her largesse. As with later forms of Lakshmi, she is understood to send forth gold coins.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art