A Leak In The Safe

Indian ca. 850

The celestial woman’s body bends, as if from the weight of her breasts, just as the mango tree is pulled down by the heavy fruit. The monkey is a playful spectator of this masterful play of rounded flesh and lively strands of gems. The figure was originally placed high as a ceiling support in the hall attached to a temple sanctuary, where it suggested fertility and abundance.

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