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19th C. Indian Bronze Ganesh Figure, ex-Arnovick
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2016年01月29日 开拍
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Central Asia, India, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A sweet solid cast bronze statuette of the elephant-headed deity Ganesh, the Lord of Good Fortune who provides rich fortune, success, and general prosperity, standing up straight with his endearing pot belly (a feature that is the result of his love for sweets and makes for an adorable silhouette) holding his various attributes in upraised hands. Ganesh is adorned with an elaborate head ornament, sunburst collar, bracelets, armlets, anklets, and a rather fanciful belt. One of my favorite attributes, held in his lower right hand, is a broken tusk. One of the stories associated with this is as follows. Ganesh is believed to have broken it off himself in order to write down the Mahabharata, perhaps one of the longest epic poems ever written, as the sage Vyasa dictated it to him. While writing, Ganesh's pen failed. At this moment, he snapped off his own tusk to serve as a replacement so that the transcription would not be interrupted. Hence, the broken tusk is a wonderful iconographic attribute that symbolises sacrifice and reiterates Ganesh's role as patron of the arts and of letters. Another version of the broken-tusk story highlights Ganesh's loyalty and devotion. According to this account, Ganesh's father Shiva wished to take a nap and asked his son to guard him. Then, a boastful Brahmin warrior named Parashuram came to visit Shiva, but Ganesh stopped him from waking Shiva. Enraged, Parashuram fought Ganesh and ultimately threw his ax at his head. Ganesh blocked the ax with his tusk which broke, giving him the nickname Eka-danta, or "One Toothed." A fabulous example with great detail, rich iconography, and lovely gold hues in the patina! A breathtaking example! Size: 2.5" W x 4.75" H (6.4 cm x 12.1 cm).

Esteemed as one of the principle deities of the Hindu pantheon, the first son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha is known as the Lord of Plenty or the god of auspiciousness, highly revered as the regulator of all obstacles with the power to create and remove them. Followers traditionally ask for his blessings at the beginning of any new paths or serious endeavors. The origin of his unusual physiognomy, particularly how he came to possess such an unusual head is the source of many legends, the most popular is that one day when Shiva was away from home, Parvati created a human son from her own body. She asked her son to guard the door while she was bathing. Quite unexpectedly, Shiva returned home, and the boy would not allow Shiva to enter his own household. Enraged by this, Shiva cut off the boy's head. Parvati grew quite angry and ordered Shiva to replace his head. Shiva did so with the first living being he encountered, an elephant.

Provenance: Ex-private collection of Dr. Peter Arnovick Collection, Los Altos, CA

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Expected surface wear with minor losses to two attributes (in upper left and lower right hands) and a few casting flaws. Otherwise in good condition with nice patina.

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