A LARGE INDIAN POLYCHROME WOOD RELIEF STELE DEPICTING GANESHA
A LARGE INDIAN POLYCHROME WOOD RELIEF STELE DEPICTING GANESHA
Wood with painting
India, 19th century
The stele carved in relief with a good amount of detail, painted in red and green, the center with a depiction of Ganesha, the god of new beginnings, success, wisdom and remover of obstacles. He is depicted with four arms holding various attributes in his hands and is flanked by two worshippers. With a metal mount for attachment to the wall.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 46 CM
Condition: Very good condition, minor wear to polychrome paint
Provenance: From the estate of an Austrian private collector