An Indian Bronze Devi Head

18th or 19th century, inscription on reverse side of lower neck, face with incised eyebrows and eyes, hole in nose for an accessory, a bindi on the forehead, red coloring around the eyes and lips of sculpture, a wide necklace hangs from ears, braided hair in handle form to back of head, hollow interior

5 in.

Rubbing and wear with loss to gilt and paint; original nose accessory now lost.