ANTIQUE SANDSTONE HINDU TWO-ARMED SEATED DEITY GANESHA, PALA STYLE 18/19th C.

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ANTIQUE SANDSTONE HINDU TWO-ARMED SEATED DEITY GANESHA, PALA STYLE 18/19th C.:
$2260.00

BURMA. CAMBODIA. CHINA. INDIA. INDONESIA. KOREA. LANKA. LAO. THAILAND.TIBET.
INVENTORY SALE - PRICE REDUCED FROM $3,999.00 - GREAT VALUE.

Antique Sandstone Hindu Two-Armed Seated Deity \'Ganesha\', Pala Style. 18/19th C.

Description: A superb sandstone example of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity from Hindu mythology, son of Shiva and Parvati, known as the \'Remover of Obstacles\', and god of success and fortune. In Indian mythology, Ganesha is the God of the universal popularity among Hindu\'s and portrayed as an idol with the body of a man and the head of an elephant, having only one tusk. Ganesha\'s head is symbolic of the wisdom of the elephant and represents man\'s eternal striving towards intergration with nature.

The deity is masterfully modeled in traditional Hindu style, depicted with Pala influence, seated in a slightly relaxed posture on a rectangular base, with the right hand raised displaying the \'Abhaya\' mudra, the gesture of fearlessness, while holding an attribute in the left hand, a delicacy \'Modaka\', a bowl of sweets, which he samples with his trunk from time to time. Ganesha\'s sacred thread, the serpent Cobra \'Vasuki\', is coiled about his torso. He is shown unclothed above the waist, exposing his large pot belly practically falling over his garment, an ankle-length Sampot, secured by a belt wrapped around his waist, and accented by an elaborate central panel, draped both front and back.

xxxx Ganesha\'s well proportioned head is beautifully rendered with a slight tilt, almond shaped eyes, broken tusks, trunk carved in the round, whorled, and large ears resting on his shoulders. He wears tightly matted braided hair, bound by an inter-connected \'Diadem\' crown, decorated with a large central rosette, and rising to an elaborate headdress, topped by a bulbous ornament.

Data Observation: Excellent condition, with a naturaly aged patina, softly covered in various shades of oxidation. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.

Dimensions: Height: 12.5 inches (31.75cm).

Note: Based on size, weight, and packaging this statue will most likely be shipped by \"BOAT\". Shipping: Item(s) shipped direct from Thailand worldwide, through Thailand Post Registered Airmail (2-3 weeks) or Sea Freight (3-5 weeks) depending on container size and weight. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees Taxes and related un-forseen charges, which may be assessed by the Buyers Government. All items shall include insurance, and will be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. The winning buyer agrees that any and all claims for loss, damage, or confiscated by country customs of the item will be handled solely through the insurance claims process or the shipping carrier.

Items shipped by \'Boat\' shall include all necessary documents required for customs clearances, including \'Bill of Lading\' and transfer documents. - Purchaser is responsible for \"Delivery Charges\" for Ground Freight Service from Port of Entry to your final destination, and must be arranged between you the \"Purchaser\" and the Sea Freight agent upon arrival of your crate (normally you will be contacted prior to shipment\'s arrival). Buyer is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, Over-stay Dock fees, and related unforeseen charges, which may be assessed by the Buyers Government.

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