A fragmentary stone figure of a dancing Ganesha. Central India. 10th/11th century - image-1
A fragmentary stone figure of a dancing Ganesha. Central India. 10th/11th century - image-2
A fragmentary stone figure of a dancing Ganesha. Central India. 10th/11th century - image-1A fragmentary stone figure of a dancing Ganesha. Central India. 10th/11th century - image-2

Lot 4 Dα

A fragmentary stone figure of a dancing Ganesha. Central India. 10th/11th century

Auction 1213 - overview Cologne
09.12.2022, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 4.000 € - 6.000 €
Result: 5.040 € (incl. premium)
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A fragmentary stone figure of a dancing Ganesha. Central India. 10th/11th century

Formerly with eight arms, the trunk held to the left, one hand held in vitarkamudra, the other resting on his thigh, the attributes in the two other visible hands lo longer identifiable. The head adorned with strings of pearls, a naga wraps itself around the body. Mounted.
Height 52 cm

Ganesha is known as the Remover of Obstacles and the more arms he has, the more effective his work. Visually his multiple arms enhance the dynamism of his rhythmic dance.

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Expertise by Parminder Soin, Alte indische und asiatische Kunst GmbH, München, dated 12.8.1993 (photocopy available)