Fine, Indian Bronze Image of Ganesh

This fine and unusual figure of Ganesh, the elephant-headed deity known as ‘the remover of obstacles’, has been cast from bronze in South India – possibly in Kerala, based on the styling of the image’s headdress.

It shows Ganesh with a prominent pot belly and four arms. The front pair are in abhaya and varada mudra. The back two hold attributes – a goad and a noose.

The trunk curls around to the figure’s left. Other features include the tall, tiered, conical crown with a pleasing finial, and ample jewellery.

Ganesh is seated on a low dais mounted on a rectangular platform.

The image is in fine condition with a superb, dark varying patina, and pleasing wear from puja (ritual prayer) use.