Bronze Ganesha Statue from Deccan - 18th Century Origin - England Origin: Shanxi Province

Origin: Shanxi Province

An excellent and large example of an antique Indian scratchwork lacquer pot

the gate features elegant flowing lines with a gently arched top and finely carved floral and foliate motifs running throughout the frame

Joined with a leather lace

or chicken wing wood

Bronze Ganesha Statue from Deccan - 18th Century Origin - England Origin: Shanxi ProvinceThis 18th century Indian brass miniature Ganesh would have been used in personal home shrines. It has been used heavily in puja casing heavy wear and smoothing to the one defined features. He has four arms holding his battle hatchet, his broken tusk, sweets called laddu balls and possibly a rosary, lotus flower or noose. The snake wrapped around his big round belly is clearly recognizable. He is wearing a conical headdress and reaching for the laddu