Stone India, 18th century or earlier Dimensions: Height 57 cm by 37 cm Weight: 38292 grams A stone panel with Ganesha standing on a lotus throne supported by disciples and a cow. Ganesha has four arms, one is holding a mala rosary, one is supporting itself on the battle hatchet placed on the ground, his left hand is holding his broken tusk and his right hand is holding the ball filled with sweets. He is adorned with opulent jewellery, anklets, armlets, necklaces, a short dhoti with ornamental pattern and beaded chains on the forehead and decorating the head. A story tells of Ganesha riding home on his vehicle, the mouse, after having eaten many sweets. The mouse stumbled upon a snake, Ganesha fell and his tummy burst and all the sweet balls fell out. He quickly gathered them back and tied his belly together using the snake. The snake also represents all energy which encloses the whole universe in Ganesha's belly. There are five more disciples, one kneeling to his left side, and a pair each sitting on the Lord's shoulders, two females holding garlands and two men playing instruments. This statue is a beautiful representation of the remover of obstacle.