ganesha statue antique chola style indian bronze standing ganesh statue 49cm 22 Shiva Statue it embodies profound spiritual lessons

it embodies profound spiritual lessons and cultural significance

this sculpture exudes quiet dignity and spiritual depth

Despite his fierce appearance

This appears to have been the case in Chanasa where bodhisattva statues greatly outnumber images of the Buddha

Ganesha stands upon a circular lotus base

ganesha statue antique chola style indian bronze standing ganesh statue 49cm 22 Shiva Statue it embodies profound spiritual lessonsAntique 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