Bronze Ganesha Statue from Deccan - 18th Century Wool blending utility with aesthetic refinement

blending utility with aesthetic refinement

this piece was designed to be hung rather than placed on a surface

These chariots were decorated with sacred Hindu scenes and are the finest wooden sculptures found in Tamil Nadu

This Indian chest is constructed from teak although chests were also constructed from rosewood or jackfruit wood

Supplied with strong hangers on the reverse

Bronze Ganesha Statue from Deccan - 18th Century Wool blending utility with aesthetic refinementThis 18th century bronze Ganesha figure is from Deccan area in Central India. This style of miniature Ganesha would have been used in a personal home shrine. This bronze figure shows considerable signs of age and ritual wear. Ganesh sits atop a rat, his vahana (vehicle). Above his head is a Yali. He holds an axe in one of his four hands. His belly is plump and amble as always with Ganesh. Ganesh is one of the prime Hindu deities and the son of Shiva &