DANCING GANESHA

Bronze
India , 18th century
 
Dimensions: Height 90 cm Wide 50 cm Depth 30 cm
Weight: 25,6 Kilograms
 
Ganesha's mount, the mouse, is standing on a lotus throne attached to flat surface. The mouse is wearing a saddle with ornamental pattern and necklace. On top of her Ganesha is dancing with his six arms fanning out to the sides holding attributes, like the trident, the noose, the battle axe, sweets and broken tusk. He is wearing a short, striped dhoti and anklets. The snake is wrapped around his big belly. With one hand he is showing the abhaya mudra. His head is decorated with beaded chains and a conical headdress.