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Pendant with Shri
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A conflation of local and Hellenistic divinities, this goddess exemplifies abundance and prosperity. Like Tyche, she holds a cornucopia, overflowing with fruits and bounty, but it is in the form of a lotus flower, associated with the local Indian goddess of good fortune, Shri. To further emphasize this association, she holds a lotus flower in her right hand as well.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Kushan period |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 100s CE |
| Culture / Origin | Pakistan, Gandhara, Sirkap, Kushan period |
| Medium | gold repoussé and carnelian |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Jewelry |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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