Bronze Ganesha Statue from Deccan - 18th Century Wool hanging fruits and the 'Jewel

hanging fruits and the 'Jewel of Tibet' which is a reoccurring motif in Tibetan artwork

Supplied with strong hangers on the reverse

rather than the giltwork found in earlier Qing dynasty examples and the brass hasp

blending utility with aesthetic refinement

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

Bronze Ganesha Statue from Deccan - 18th Century Wool hanging fruits and the 'JewelThis 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 &