A BRONZE FIGURE OF GANESHA, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 17TH/18TH CENTURY the four-armed elephant-headed deity seated on a cushion, two rats on either side at his feet 6cm high Ganesha's vehicle the rat is usually depicted on images of the deity; in this case there appear to be two rats, which is very unusual. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.