{"product_id":"embellished-ravi-varma-press-lakshmi-on-lotus-early-20th-century","title":"Embellished Ravi Varma Press Lakshmi on Lotus | Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis embellished Ravi Varma Press print depicts Goddess Lakshmi seated on a lotus, a traditional representation of the goddess associated with wealth, prosperity and auspiciousness. The lotus seat is a recurring symbol in Lakshmi iconography, representing purity and spiritual abundance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttributed to the FAL Press, this early 20th-century devotional print features embellishment that adds texture and decorative detail to the printed image. Ravi Varma Press prints played an important role in making popular devotional imagery accessible to households across India, shaping the visual culture of worship and bringing religious compositions into domestic spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of the printed image and its embellishments reflects the enduring appeal of early Indian devotional prints, which occupy an important place in the history of popular religious art and print culture. Preserved in its original vintage wooden frame, this example retains its period presentation and offers collectors an opportunity to appreciate the relationship between devotional imagery, printmaking and traditional domestic display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its vintage character and familiar devotional subject, this framed Lakshmi print is a considered addition to collections of Ravi Varma Press prints, vintage Indian religious art and historical devotional imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Embellished devotional print\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Goddess Lakshmi seated on a lotus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Tradition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ravi Varma Press devotional imagery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher \/ Press:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FAL Press\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oleograph with embellishment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original vintage wooden frame\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 × 16 inches (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition, with some discoloration consistent with age. No damage reported.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Comes with an authenticity certificate from The Blue Trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Blue Trunk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53360189374762,"sku":null,"price":56666.67,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6297\/9114\/files\/1793191761888_361a45df-61ca-42d3-ae02-f9b411e5998f.png?v=1793194263","url":"https:\/\/www.thebluetrunk.in\/en-us\/products\/embellished-ravi-varma-press-lakshmi-on-lotus-early-20th-century","provider":"The Blue Trunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}