Ancient Parvati Statue, Hindu Shiva Consort, Wood & Polychrome Antique

THIS IS AN ANCIENT STATUE OF PARVATI, THE HINDU GODDESS AND CONSORT OF SHIVA. IT IS SCULPTED FROM WOOD AND POLYCHROME PAINTED OVER A BASE COAT OF SOME SORT OF ANCIENT GESSO-LIKE NATURAL SUBSTANCE, MOST LIKELY NATURAL ANIMAL GLUES AND CALCIUM BASED SUBSTANCES. ITS AGE CANNOT BE DETERMINED WITHOUT LABORATORY TESTING BUT BASED ON ITS VISIBLE ASPECTS IT CERTAINLY IS ANCIENT AND LIKELY OF THE 17TH CENTURY OR EARLIER.IT IS MOUNTED ON AN OLD BUT MUCH LATER METAL STAND, LIKELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY.THE STATUE IS APPROXIMATELY 8.75" IN HEIGHT AND, WITH ITS METAL STAND, WEIGHS 12.1 OUNCES.PROVENANCE: THIS ITEM IS A VERY RECENT ACQUISITION FROM A MANHATTAN ESTATE AND IS FRESH TO THE MARKET. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR FULL REFUND Condition: THE CONDITION IS APPROPRIATE FOR THIS ANCIENT PIECE WITH THE PAINT WORN AND IN SOME AREAS CHIPPED OFF EXPOSING THE UNDERLYING GESSO-LIKE BASE AND THE BARE WOOD. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF BROKEN OFF SECTIONS, ALL VISIBLE IN THE PHOTOGRAPHS. PLEASE NOTE: THE PHOTOS PROVIDED IN THIS LISTING ARE CONSIDERED PART OF OUR CONDITION REPORT. PLEASE EVALUATE THEM CAREFULLY PRIOR TO BIDDING.Approximate Dimensions: SEE ABOVENOTE: NO INTERNATIONAL SALES AT THIS TIME DUE TO TARIFF UNCERTAINTIES. U.S. DOMESTIC SALES ONLYShipping: Domestic U.S.A. shipping is via USPS Ground Advantage UNLESS: 1. Other shipping is determined by Seller to be optimal 2. Or other shipping is agreed to by Buyer and Seller prior to bidding 3. Or Local Pickup in Manhattan, Zip code 10011Guaranteed / Refunds: Return for any reason within 30 days. Buyer pays return shipping costs.