Rare small bronze statuette / votive amulet of the god...

[Sacred Art / India] Rare small statuette / votive bronze amulet of the seated Ganesh on his stepped base – South India (Chola / Vijayanagara or Deccan), 18th century Charming and authentic small votive bronze figurine depicting the god Ganesh (Ganesha) seated on a pyramidal base finely carved with geometric friezes and lotus petals. Subject & Iconography: Ganesh is depicted with four arms holding his sacred attributes (broken tusk, the modak/sweetness in the trunk, the parasu axe, and the noose pasha). Serene face with trunk oriented to his left (traditional propitious direction). A stepped architectural base featuring geometric motifs and ancient foundry openings. Technique & Material: Lost-wax bronze casting, hollow structure with dark patina of oxidation and green encrustations of natural origin. Origin / Style: India (South India, Deccan or Tamil Nadu style). Period: 18th century Dimensions & Weight: Height: 4.5 cm Base: 2.5 cm × 2.9 cm Weight: 41 g Overall Condition: Good period condition with a lovely patina from ritual use and age. Features & Wear: Small crack / natural brass opening on the rear edge of the base. Gentle wear of details due to ritual anointing (Abhisheka).

Estimate:$308.15

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