This is Mahalakshmi, inspired by the presiding deity of Kolhapur. She is holding a Kamandala, a sword, a shield and a fruit in her hands, (Starting from her lower right hand clockwise). The attributes identify her.

Mahalakshmi is riding her Vahana, a lion. The deity in Kolhapur is a standing one with her vahana, lion behind her.

Here Mahalakshmi is carrying a Linga in her head and the Linga is protected by a five-hooded cobra.

Mahalakshmi is not the only deity carrying a Linga on her head. My collection includes Sadasiva, Mahishasuramardhini and Annapurna carrying Linga.

This collection includes standing Mahalakshmi and a seated Mahalakshmi. For additional information on Mahalakshmi worshipped in other parts of India, please see standing Mahalakshmi,

This bronze is from North Karnataka/South Maharashtra area and dates to the nineteenth century or a bit earlier This bronze is about 11.5 cm in height.