an extremely rare southeast Asian, Khmer, standing Ganesh.
Angkor period, 11-13 cent.
Fine cast with very fine details of the facial features, crown, jewelry etc. a naga is revolving around his body from the top of the left shoulder to the right. its head just bellow the heart. the sampot is typical of the period, deep, black-green water patina throughout. with signs of incrustation all over the bronze. at certain points the red hued bronze protruding.
Size 24x11 cm