A bronze figure of Ganesha
Nepal, circa 14th century
Seated in Lalitasana and holding his broken tusk and a bowl of sweets in his primary hands, adorned with the sacred thread and various jewellery, the face with amused expression with the trunk curling out in front of him flanked by wide ears pierced with small earrings, surmounted by an elaborate foliate crown
5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A bronze figure of Ganesha
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : circa 14th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 91
- Price realised : USD 30,000
- Estimate : USD 15,000 - USD 20,000
- Provenance : Doris Wiener Gallery, New York, late 1960s