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† A LARGE BRASS FIGURE OF GANESHA BENEATH A NAGA HOOD, WESTERN HIMALAYAS, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
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? A LARGE BRASS FIGURE OF GANESHA BENEATH A NAGA HOOD, WESTERN HIMALAYAS, 16TH-17TH CENTURY

Ancient region of Himachal Pradesh.

Finely cast seated in royal ease on a pierced rectangular lotus base, his body guarded by intertwined cobras terminating in five crowned heads forming a protective hood above him. His face with a long curling trunk, with which he samples a sweet held in his lower left hand, his lower right hand is holding a radish, the upper two hands holding an axe and hammer, the head surmounted by a foliate crown.

Provenance: From a notable collector in London, United Kingdom.
Condition: Good condition with extensive wear to the face, hands, belly, and legs, predominantly from centuries of worship within the culture. Few minuscule losses, minor cracks, dents, and casting flaws. Naturally grown, even patina overall.

Weight: 14 kg (incl. plinth)
Dimensions: Height 36.2 cm (incl. plinth), 34.4 cm (excl. plinth)

The figure is cast in three parts: Ganesha, the base, and the naga hood. Mounted to a modern metal plinth. (2)

Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is a widely cherished deity in the Hindu pantheon. He is worshiped throughout India at the beginning of journeys or new endeavors. As such, he is often placed at thresholds or entries where he is traditionally offered sweets, fruits, coins, flowers, and freshly cut grass. Renowned for his powers to remove obstacles, he also aids in areas of education, knowledge and wisdom, literature and fine arts.

Unlike the single Nagaraja who similarly protects the Buddha and the Jain tirthankaras Suparshvanatha and Parshvanatha, a number of serpents are involved here; it suggests that they represent the awakened Kundalini. Kundalini, visualized as a coiled snake, is a source of energy located at the base of the spine that is activated during yoga practice and also during tantric rituals.

The crown on Ganesha’s head indicates a stylistic origin for this sculpture in northwestern India or western Nepal. It maintains a tradition that can be traced back to 8th century Kashmir when Buddhist bodhisattvas and Hindu gods were depicted in this way. The sculpture is cast in brass, indicating its origin in the western Himalayas; brass is a traditional medium for metal images in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and western Nepal.

Expert’s note:
For a more detailed commentary, elaborating on the historical context and showing further comparisons, please request a PDF copy of the academic dossier for this lot from our customer support department.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie’s New York, 22 March 2011, lot 41
Price: USD 17,500 or approx. EUR 22,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A gilt bronze figure of Ganesha, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, 17th/18th century
Expert remark: Compare the related subject, modeling, and manner of casting. Note the smaller size (21 cm).

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie’s New York, 18 September 2013, lot 253
Price: USD 30,000 or approx. EUR 37,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A bronze figure of Garuda, North India, Himachal Pradesh, 15th/16th century
Expert remark: Compare the related modeling and manner of casting. Note the larger size (47.8 cm).



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