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Ivory Figure of the Eight Armed Deity Ganesha, 19th/20th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,800.00 EUR Estimated At:2,880.00 - 3,600.00 EUR
Ivory Figure of the Eight Armed Deity Ganesha, 19th/20th C.
Ivory
India, 19th/20th century
Finely carved work, partly with gold and color
Eight-armed presentation as a bellied man
The two main hands form the abhaya mudra, the gesture of fearlessness and granting protection and the varada mudra, the gesture of of charity or gift-giving
Various attributes in the hands
On a double lotus plinth
On a wooden base (later)
Height of figure: 32 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Rhineland-Palatinate
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Ganesha

Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Parvati; he is one of the most popular Hindu gods. He is mostly shown as a small man with an Elephant's head and four arms. Sometimes he sits on a lotus flower. Ganesha is the god's messenger and 'master of obstacles'. He helps to overcome obstacles, but can also create them as punishment. He is seen as a benevolent, well-humoured, but sometimes also mischievous god.



Condition: The Ganesha ivory figure is in good condition with slight signs of age and use. Minor color and gold wear, small repairs and a missing attribute are visible. The height of the figure measures 32 cm and the total height with the wooden base is 38 cm.
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