Country Group: South and Southeast Asia (Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam)

Item id: 10771

This antique Ganesh figure is a deeply evocative work marked by strong personality and clear signs of long-standing devotional use. Carved with confidence and warmth, the sculpture conveys a powerful sense of presence despite its modest scale. The rounded forms, expressive posture, and rhythmic treatment of the limbs and ornaments reflect a hand guided by both tradition and devotion, resulting in a figure that feels intimate, approachable, and spiritually resonant.

The surface shows honest wear consistent with age and ritual handling, reinforcing the sculpture’s authenticity and devotional history. An old museum or collection number remains visible on the reverse, indicating that the piece entered a formal collection in 1986. Such markings add an important layer of provenance and underscore the sculpture’s recognition and preservation within a serious collecting context.

Ganesh is seated in a composed yet animated manner, with carefully rendered details that reward close inspection. Mounted on an attached stand, the figure presents beautifully for display while maintaining its sense of intimacy and reverence. This is a compelling example for collectors drawn to devotional sculpture with documented history, character, and a tangible sense of lived spiritual use.

The sculpture measures approximately 5.5 inches in height, 3 inches in width, and 2 inches in depth, and stands approximately 8 inches tall including the attached base.