ganesha statue antique thai style bronze reclining ganesha statue on moon 31cm 22 Chola Ganesha a principal symbol in Hindu

a principal symbol in Hindu iconography that underscores his divinity

A loose mounted lotus bud sits atop the ushnisha

those seeking wisdom

The Vishnu torso is loose mounted on a wood base (later)

ganesha statue antique thai style bronze reclining ganesha statue on moon 31cm 22 Chola Ganesha a principal symbol in HinduAntique Thai Style Bronze Reclining Ganesha Statue in Moon 31cm 12" Measures (Height) 31cm 12 An antique Thai style bronze Ganesha gracefully reclining on the moon, with a wonderfully distinctive patina that enhances its character and age. Ganesha, the elephant headed son of Shiva, is one of the most beloved deities in Hinduism, revered as the remover of obstacles, lord of beginnings, patron of the arts and sciences, and deity of intellect and wisdom.