Bronze with Silver inlaysIndia , 18th century or earlierDimensions: Height 10 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 5 cmWeight: 794 gramsGanesha, the Remover of Obstacles and God of Wisdom, is here seated on bare ground wearing a short dhoti. His large body is decorated sparingly with jewellery, the serpent tied around his big, portruding belly. His left hand is raised and he is grasping something from it with his trunk, his right hand is also raised and the palm extended forward, possibly holding something.