Antique Bronze Figure of Ganesh Seated

Modelled in the round with heavily-lidded eyes, aquiline nose, thin-lipped mouth; band of conch shells to the brow hanging from a brow-band with segmented bulb above supporting a radiating plaque and sphere, flanked by two rosette collars each supporting a skull; mounted on a custom-made stand. 5.76 kg total, 42.5 cm high including stand



American collection, probably from the 1990s. Private collection, London. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report by Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13252-253040.

Many terracotta fingers, toes and hair curls from such statues have been found at sites in Kashmir, like Harwana. Such terracotta objects depict the influences of Gandharan art in the Kashmir valley. The terracotta objects found at the sites depict the strong influences of the Gandhara school of art in the Kashmir valley. The bodily limbs of Lord Buddha and bodhisattva in terracotta and their art, besides the isolated plague represent the replica of the miniature stupa.

Rectangular and discoid types with chevron, hooked cross and other designs, some with museum-quality impressions. 39.7 grams total, 25-41 mm



Private collection, New York, USA. Acquired from Henry Anavian, Sumer Gallery, New York, 28 October 2008.

The body piriform in section on a disc foot with ropework baluster to the stem, similar collar on the shoulder and flared mouth with raised rim; two applied lateral handles each formed as an elephant's head with the trunk curled downwards; the body with pounced field, reserved frieze of browsing deer below dense vegetation with yakshi nature spirits in dancing poses; neck and foot with reserved dense foliage, underside with reserved mandorla. 1.38 kg, 24 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.