Saraswati Goddess Figure Miniature Gold Leafed from Burma known as Thurathadi Dewi islamic surmounted by a cross

surmounted by a cross

symbolizing the call to Dharma

2 1/2" x 2 1/4"

- holding a large Crucifix and a Gospel book

The Cristo Negro of Esquipulas remains an important symbol for Central America

Saraswati Goddess Figure Miniature Gold Leafed from Burma known as Thurathadi Dewi islamic surmounted by a crossSaraswati Goddess Figure small Gold Leafed from Burma known as Thurathadi Dewi In Buddhist Arts of Burma, she is called Thurathadi Dewi. Students in Burma pray for her blessings before their exams. She is also believed to be, in Mahayana pantheon of Burma, the Protector of Buddhist Scriptures. Measure approx. 3 3 4" tall x 2 1 2" wide x 1 1 2" deep Materials: Gold leaf and lacquer on a hand carved wooden figure. Ca. Mid 20th century. Saraswati is the