Brass Miniature Votive Ganesha Statue From Andhra Pradesh - 18th Century Material - Paulownia Wood original circular brass locking plate

original circular brass locking plate and brass hardware

this striking example features the auspicious dragon

Teak Stick Chest From Banswara Tribal Area - 19thC

or other small valuables

while the disciplined roundels and borders point to patterns derived from kati rimo silk brocades—textile sources that early Tibetan workshops translated into paint

Brass Miniature Votive Ganesha Statue From Andhra Pradesh - 18th Century Material - Paulownia Wood original circular brass locking plateThis 18th century Indian brass miniature Ganesh would have been used in personal home shrines. This one appears to come from Andhra Pradesh. It has been used heavily in puja casing heavy wear and smoothing to the one defined features. Ganesh is the ever blissful, elephant headed god who is lovingly worshipped and revered by millions of Hindus worldwide. He is the remover of obstacles and the God of good luck and auspiciousness. He is also worshipped