A black stone stele of Ganesha
Nepal, circa 16th century
Seated in Lalitasana on a lotus base holding a mala, axe, bowl of sweets and his broken tusk in his four hands, adorned with various jewelry with a serpent tied across his belly and a sash draped over the shoulders, the face with heavy-lidded eyes flanked by wide ears and surmounted by a foliate headdress, backed by an aureole with flaming border
10 in. (25.4 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A black stone stele of Ganesha
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Stone
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : circa 16th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 348
- Price realised : USD 10,000
- Estimate : USD 6,000 - USD 8,000
- Provenance : Private collection, Europe, acquired in Paris, 2 May 1990