StoneWestern-Himalaya, 17th century or earlierDimensions: Height 24,5 cm by 16 cmWeight: 4570 gramsA stone figure of Ganesha with parts of trunk, arm and leg missing. The remover of obstacles and most worshipped god in India is seated on a double reverse lotus throne with a closed aureole with pointy top. The elephant-king is seated on a lion, dressed in a short cloth drooping from his waist, exposing his big round belly decorated with beaded chains. In the three remaining hands he is holding a noose, a broken tusk and the battle axe. The face is long, the trunk curling on the right side, small ears, open eyes. He is wearing a pointy headdress or crown. The back is without design.