caption: Figure of the snake goddess (<PERSON>). The goddess is depicted enthroned and protected by a canopy of serpent heads. On her lap she cradles an infant who is similarly protected, while on the backplate, lotus blossoms are seen. These elements recall that in her myth, the goddess is associated both with granting children and with lotus ponds. The goddess wears a diaphanous robe, visible at the ankles, and elaborate jewellery at the neck, stomach and waist, and has large disc earrings. Made of cast bronze (the eyes are inlaid with silver).