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Ganesha Southern India circa 18th century
Copper alloy Heigh…
See original version (French)
2
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Ganesha Southern India circa 18th century
Copper alloy Heigh…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
Ganesha
Southern India circa 18th century
Copper alloy Height 16 cm
The elephant-headed god, son of Shiva and Parvati, is shown resting in a relaxed attitude on a small pedestal.
attitude on a small pedestal.
In his four hands, he is holding an axe, a lasso, his broken tusk and a cake around which his trunk is wrapped.
cake around which his trunk is wrapped. A cobra whose head unfurls
on his abdomen.
His vehicle, the Mushika rat, is shown at his feet.
Note the fine material of the surface, attesting to intense
veneration.
Provenance :
- Collection of Dr P.M.
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