Dimensions: Height 9,5 cm Wide 5,5, cm Depth 5 cm
Weight: 740 grams
ast bronze sculpture depicting Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu deity revered as the remover of obstacles and patron of wisdom, learning, and prosperity. The god is shown seated in a relaxed posture upon a rectangular pedestal, his rounded body and gently modeled features reflecting the popularity of Ganesha in the religious art of Thailand.
The deity is represented with four arms holding his characteristic attributes. Visible are a broken tusk and a bowl of sweets (modaka), while the remaining hands hold ritual implements associated with his divine powers. Ganesha wears a crown and jewelry and is accompanied by his mouse vehicle, depicted on the pedestal.
The sculpture displays stylistic characteristics typical of Thai devotional bronzes of the nineteenth century, combining Indian iconography with local artistic traditions.
The dark patina and areas of wear are consistent with age and ritual handling.