15th C. Nepalese Gilded Bronze Repousse Ganesha
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Central Asia, Nepal, 15th to 16th century CE. An absolutely stunning and large repousse gilded bronze figure of Ganesha (Ganesh). The god is seated with legs crossed, elephant head well-detailed, wearing a large crown, with four arms shown, each holding an implement. Comes with custom stand. Size: 8.5" L x 6.5" W (21.6 cm x 16.5 cm)
The figure is brightly gilded with bright red cinnabar pigment highlight many of its details and providing depth to the artwork. Ganesha is shown with his mount (vahana), a mouse, at his feet. Ganesha, the patron of arts and sciences and revered for his intellect and wisdom, is wonderfully displayed here, seated on a low throne under an archway, with two vases containing flames surrounding him.
Provenance: Ex-Animiste, Paris Collection
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#119873
The figure is brightly gilded with bright red cinnabar pigment highlight many of its details and providing depth to the artwork. Ganesha is shown with his mount (vahana), a mouse, at his feet. Ganesha, the patron of arts and sciences and revered for his intellect and wisdom, is wonderfully displayed here, seated on a low throne under an archway, with two vases containing flames surrounding him.
Provenance: Ex-Animiste, Paris Collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#119873
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Patina overall; plenty of gilding and cinnabar remaining as shown.
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15th C. Nepalese Gilded Bronze Repousse Ganesha
Estimate $3,000 - $4,500
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