ganesha statue antique chola style indian bronze standing ganesh statue 49cm 22 Shiva Statue Despite his fierce appearance

Despite his fierce appearance

Ganesha stands upon a circular lotus base

He is also holding prayer beads and a holy manuscript

wearing a finely detailed bejewelled dhoti and sacred upavita

ganesha statue antique chola style indian bronze standing ganesh statue 49cm 22 Shiva Statue Despite his fierce appearanceAntique Chola Style Indian Bronze Standing Ganesha Statue 49cm 20" Measures (Height) 49cm 20" Antique Chola style Indian bronze standing Ganesha. The distinctive 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 breaking of the tusk has several backstories. One instance suggests that it was shattered when Shiva cut the head off