Brass Ganesha Votive Miniature - 18th Century Benches 22 x 16 x 33

22 x 16 x 33 (wxdxh cms)

42 x 42 x 155 (w x d x h cms)

Using hundspun wool and vegetable dyes the locals of Shirvan created vivid and exciting rugs using the limited palette of colours they had available

The striking grain patterns are beautifully complemented by the original brass hardware

Brass Ganesha Votive Miniature - 18th Century Benches 22 x 16 x 33This 18th century Indian brass miniature Ganesh would have been used in personal home shrines. It has been used heavily in puja casing heavy wear and smoothing to the one defined features. He has four arms holding his battle hatchet, his broken tusk, sweets called laddu balls and possibly a rosary, lotus flower or noose. The snake wrapped around his big round belly is clearly recognizable. He is wearing a conical headdress and reaching for the laddu