ganesha statue antique thai style bronze reclining ganesha statue on moon 31cm 22 Chola Ganesha A loose mounted lotus bud

A loose mounted lotus bud sits atop the ushnisha

Here the style demonstrates art in transition as statuary art is updated from the ancient formulas

The Buddha is seated on a bronze pedestal with a lotus leaf motif around the top

giving the Buddha a uniquely stylised appearance

ganesha statue antique thai style bronze reclining ganesha statue on moon 31cm 22 Chola Ganesha A loose mounted lotus budAntique Thai Style Bronze Reclining Ganesha Statue in Moon 31cm 12" Measures (Height) 31cm 12 An antique Thai style bronze Ganesha gracefully reclining on the moon, with a wonderfully distinctive patina that enhances its character and age. Ganesha, the elephant headed son of Shiva, is one of the most beloved deities in Hinduism, revered as the remover of obstacles, lord of beginnings, patron of the arts and sciences, and deity of intellect and wisdom.