Enthroned and adorned regally, this Nepalese statue of Sri Ganesha reminds one of his Indian icons as a universal king, known simply as “Raja Ganapati” (King Ganesha). Sculpted with brass, the statue emanates an antique quality, which pleases the heart, along with the refined aesthetics of the region, that infuse the composition with a divine aura.
Ganesha sits on a throne in Lalitasana, placing his dangling foot on a lotus footrest, shared with his Mushaka or rat. An ethnic crown, simple ornaments, and a serpent garland beautify the elephant deity, whose facial features are delineated in quintessential Nepalese idiom. In his hands, Ganesha carries a rosary, a bowl of sweets, and an ax, and raises his primary right hand in the gesture of Abhaya or fearlessness. The scarf worn by the Lord is shaped such, that it becomes a simple yet splendid aureole around the icon, another characteristic element in many Nepalese sculptures.
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