Large and heavy statuette of the Hindu deity Ganesh in solid bronze. Shown here with his faithful mount the rat Mushika
Half-elephant, half-human Ganesh is generally represented with a large child's body topped with an elephant's head with large ears, a single broken tusk and 4 arms. He is depicted dancing in homage to his father Shiva. Ganesh is the son of Shiva, the Dancing God, and his wife Parvati, the mountain woman.
Ganesh is, in the Hindu religion, the most revered God and considered a Supreme Deity.
India, 19th century - Dimensions. Height 23 cm. Max width 15 cm. Base 9.5 x 8 cm. Depth 8 cm. Net weight 2 kg 586
Perfect state of conservation
Réf :
#217459
Color(s) : Golden
Material : Bronze
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RARE AND IMPOSING BRONZE STATUETTE OF GANESH Large and heavy statuette of the Hindu deity Ganesh in solid bronze
Large and heavy statuette of the Hindu deity Ganesh in solid bronze. Shown here with his faithful mount the rat Mushika
Half-elephant, half-human Ganesh is generally represented with a large child's body topped with an elephant's head with large ears, a single broken tusk and 4 arms. He is depicted dancing in homage to his father Shiva. Ganesh is the son of Shiva, the Dancing God, and his wife Parvati, the mountain woman.
Ganesh is, in the Hindu religion, the most revered God and considered a Supreme Deity.
India, 19th century - Dimensions. Height 23 cm. Max width 15 cm. Base 9.5 x 8 cm. Depth 8 cm. Net weight 2 kg 586