Dimensions: Height 6 cm Wide 4,5 cm Depth 3,5 cm

Weight: 112 grams

The elephant-headed god Ganesha is depicted seated in lalitāsana upon a square pedestal, his large belly emphasized as a sign of prosperity and abundance. He is shown with four arms, holding ritual attributes including a sweet (modaka) and a broken tusk. His trunk curves gracefully to his left, and his large ears are framed by an ornate crown.

The figure is cast in solid bronze with traces of age and ritual handling visible across the surface, enriched by a dark red patina with areas of green encrustation. The square pedestal is decorated with incised borders, lending a sense of stability and permanence to the image.

As remover of obstacles (vighnaharta), Ganesha was widely worshipped throughout India, and portable bronzes of this type were particularly suited for domestic shrines and ritual use. The robust modeling and compact form are consistent with regional bronze-casting traditions of the 16th century.