A bronze figure of Ganesha
South India, Tamil Nadu, Late Chola Period, 13th century
The rotund elephant-headed deity well cast seated on a lotus base over a square plinth, his arms radiating and holding his tusk and a bowl of sweets, with a jolly expression and flanked by a pair of rats at the base
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high
A bronze figure of Ganesha
South India, Tamil Nadu, Late Chola Period, 13th century
The rotund elephant-headed deity well cast seated on a lotus base over a square plinth, his arms radiating and holding his tusk and a bowl of sweets, with a jolly expression and flanked by a pair of rats at the base
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high
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