Ca. 18th century antique bronze Ganesha. The distinctive azurite and malachite patina of the piece is particularly delightful.Ganesha is the elephant headed son of Shiva. He holds his broken tusk in one hand and a bowl of sweetmeats in another hand. The direction of Ganesha's trunk has symbolic meaning. Here the trunk turns to Ganesha's left. This signifies the direction for success in the world. It is a position associated with grihastas, or householders. In his early forms in India, Ganesha was associated with fertility. Later he became widely revered as the Remover of Obstacles and more generally as Lord of Beginnings and Lord of Obstacles, patron of arts and sciences and the deity of intellect and wisdom. Please contact us for high resolution images of the piece. Provenance: Private UK Collection Medium: BronzeDimensions: 58cm / 23"General Condition: Good condition. Consistent with age. SCBR1843