Description:

**Originally Listed At $300**

South Asia, India, Maharashtra region, ca. 18th to 20th century CE. A collection of four cast bronze, brass, and gilt figurines depicting the Hindu deity Ganesha, the elephant-headed god associated with wisdom, prosperity, the removal of obstacles, and new beginnings. The smallest figurine is brass with a 33% gold gilt covering; its base is pierced, possibly for mounting purposes. The larger figurines are older, and crafted from brass and bronze, with their finer details softened by age and touch. Ganesha is depicted holding axes and other implements, characteristic of his iconography. These figurines were likely used on a shrine for worship. Size of smallest gilt statue: 0.75" L x 1" H (1.9 cm x 2.5 cm); gold quality: 33.5% (equivalent to 8K); largest: 1" L x 1" W x 1.75" H (2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 4.4 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection

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  • Condition: Softening and fading to details on the 3 larger statues. Old loss to the base on one. Patina and red / green oxidation on each. The smallest has sharp details and some fading to gilt with areas of patina.

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$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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