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FIRE-GILDED BRONZE GANESHA HEAD WITH GEMSTONES, INDIA

 

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Ganesha, also known as Vinayaka or Ganapathi, is the son of Shiva and Parvati. Among Hindus, Ganesha is revered as the most prominent and beloved of all deities.

 

His name means “Lord (Isha) of the Hosts (Gana),” and he is worshipped as the God of Beginnings. As such, Ganesha is always invoked at the start of rituals and ceremonies. He is also considered the God of Wisdom, the bringer of good fortune, and the remover of obstacles.

 

This is a rare, exquisite, and precious piece, richly adorned with genuine gemstones.

 

  • Origin: India
  • Date: Circa 1920
  • Material: Fire-gilded bronze, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, turquoise, and coral
  • Height: 55 cm
  • Width: 40 cm
  • Depth: 14 cm
  • Weight: 3.1 kg

 

 

Provenance:

From the private collection of a Gurkha family in Bombay.

 

€10.000€

 

 

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