21st Sep, 2024 10:00

Auction 21

 
Lot 7
 
Lot 7 - INDIAN 16TH CENTURY SEATED SILVER GANESHA INSCRIBED AT THE BACK

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INDIAN 16TH CENTURY SEATED SILVER GANESHA INSCRIBED AT THE BACK

Dimensions: Height 10,5 cm ; Wide 6,5 cm ; Depth 3,5 cm

Weight: 306,3 grams

Traditionally depicted four-armed Ganesha mandorla and decorative supporting elements atop the stepped base suggest a provenance of northern India. In the regions surrounding the Sultej river, many of the arts of Kashmir were absorbed, but retained in a more folkish style. The deep grooves that give volume to Ganesha’s ears are a stylistic choice frequently made in the sculptures of Himachal Pradesh.

The mandorla itself, with circular details surrounding the outer band, is reminiscent of works from Uttar Pradesh.

Next to Ganesha we assume it's a rat and his brother Kartikeya

The backside shows traces of an inscription

Sold for €1,188