彫刻, First Half 20th Cent. Bronze Seated Folk Ganesha - 11.5 cm - Bronze

First Half 20th Cent. Bronze Seated Folk Ganesha

A distinctive Indian cast-bronze figure of Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu deity associated with wisdom, prosperity and the removal of obstacles. Dating approximately from 1930–1950, the figure is modeled in an expressive folk style rather than the more formal South Indian temple tradition.

Ganesha sits informally upon a low four-legged stool, his legs spread and his unusually long trunk curling prominently across his body. One hand is raised in abhaya mudra, the gesture of protection and reassurance, with engraved decoration across the palm. The other holds a small vessel or sweet. Broad ears, an asymmetrical tusk and deliberately simplified modelling give the figure considerable character and sculptural presence.

The bronze has developed an appealing golden-brown surface with darker oxidation and scattered areas of green patination. Casting irregularities, surface wear, scratches and minor marks are consistent with its age and traditional manufacture. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.

Estimated date: circa 1930–1950
Origin: India
Material: Cast bronze
Condition: Good overall condition, with age-related wear, oxidation, patination and casting irregularities.

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