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14th-15th Century Southern Indian Bronze Ganesha
Details: A lovely example of a miniature bronze figure of the divinity Ganesha from Southern India. In this image he has a large belly and four arms which are holding his attributes; a ball of sweetmeats, an elephant goad, a noose and his broken tusk. He is seated upon a circular cushion atop a square base. The son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha is the Hindu god of knowledge and the remover of obstacles. His mount is a rat which represents ignorance.

Age: 14th to 15th Century

Height: 7.5 cm

Width: 4.5 cm (At widest part of the base).

Remarks: In good condition with no damage, just the wear and tear of time.



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