Cambodia

Angkor/ Bayon Style

Khmer Bronze Ganesha 

Ca. 12-13th Century

Height: 11 / 8 cm


Khmer Bronze. The deity Ganesha sits with crossed legs, he holds his own broken - off tusk in his right and a sweet in his left hand. As a remover of obstacles he is worshipped before new ventures or a journey. His sampot has a huge butterfly bow at the back. Very beautiful multicolored patina, with rare traces of gilding, one of the most beautiful patinas I have seen.Very fine details, beautiful face and expression.