India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu sacred cow Kamadhenu shown with human head and breasts and the body of a cow; the goddess has two plats of hair, necklaces, rosettes around breasts, small hump, and small wings to side. 1.6 kg, 17cm (6 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Kamadhenu means the wish-fulfilling cow. She is the mythical cow of plenty who could grant her owner any wish. She emerged from the Churning of the Ocean of Milk as one of the seven sacred gifts that were taken by the gods. She symbolizes abundance, bountiful nature and continuity of life. [No Reserve]

Fine condition.