Dimensions: Height 4,6 cm Wide 3,2 cm Depth 2,7 cm

Weight: 66,2 grams

The elephant-headed god Gaṇeśa is depicted seated in lalitāsana on a double-lotus base with his four arms radiating symmetrically. His trunk curves down to touch a sweet (modaka), a symbol of abundance and reward for devotion. Though worn with age, the god’s rounded belly, large ears, and prominent trunk are still clearly articulated.

The figure wears a short dhoti and simple jewellery, with traces of red pigment adhering in recessed areas, evidence of prolonged ritual veneration. The bronze surface has acquired a deep brown patina with areas of green oxidation.

Gaṇeśa, worshipped across India as the remover of obstacles (Vighneśvara), patron of beginnings, and bestower of prosperity, is here shown in a compact and intimate form, likely intended for household devotion rather than temple installation. The simplified modelling and strong emphasis on symbolic features reflect regional bronze workshops active in India during the late medieval period.