Bronze Ganesha Statue from Deccan - 18th Century Wool rather than the giltwork found

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

Covered in finely carved Mughal style floral patterns there is a small Ganesh is carved in the top center who would have bestowed wisdom upon the young married couple

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

The simple design of this piece originated during the Ming dynasty

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

Bronze Ganesha Statue from Deccan - 18th Century Wool rather than the giltwork foundThis 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 &