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In 1938, during the excavation of a merchant's villa in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, an extraordinary ivory figurine depicting a bejeweled and garlanded woman was discovered, dating back to ancient India. Upon closer inspection, one might not immediately notice that the woman is accompanied by two female attendants attached to the side of her legs. All three figures seem to be holding luxurious objects, with the central figurine grasping an ornament. The intriguing question arises: how did an ivory statue from ancient India find its way to Pompeii? The answer lies in the robust trade relationships between India and Rome during the 1st and 2nd centuries of the Common Era. Various spices, including long pepper, black pepper, and nard, were exported from India to Rome, while Roman bronzes and coins were among the goods sent back to India. An interesting historical tidbit is that Roman naturalist and writer Pliny the Elder complained about Rome's gold being depleted due to an 'unfavourable' trade balance with India! Regarding the ivory statue's interpretation, it has undergone several assessments. Arathi Menon, in her work, notes that early scholars like Amadeo Maiuri (the discoverer) and Mirella Levi D'Ancona initially considered the figurine a goddess, leading to its designation as 'Pompeii Lakshmi. However, a more probable identification suggests that the figure represents a yakshi, fertility figures whose iconographic representations

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