Dimensions: Height 4,6 cm Wide 3 cm Depth 2,4 cm

Weight: 54 grams

A small bronze image of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, seated cross-legged upon a double lotus base. The god is depicted with his characteristic round belly and prominent trunk, which curves slightly to his left. He holds attributes in his four hands, likely the broken tusk and a sweetmeat, symbols of wisdom and abundance. Despite its diminutive size, the sculptor has given emphasis to the expressive head and corpulent form, conveying the deity’s benevolent presence. The surface displays traces of dark patina and areas of green encrustation, testifying to ritual handling and age.

Ganesha, widely venerated as the remover of obstacles and patron of learning, was a popular subject of small bronzes in medieval India. Portable in scale, such figures were used in household shrines or carried during travels, allowing devotees to invoke his blessings at any moment. Their intimate size and worn surfaces often bear witness to centuries of devotion, with offerings of oil, pigment, and incense leaving their mark on the metal.