Brass Miniature Votive Statue Of Ganesh - 18th Century Origin - England Tibetan furniture is mostly constructed

Tibetan furniture is mostly constructed from cedar or pine and painted in traditional Tibetan colours

Supplied with strong wall hangers

the niche would originally have been built into the wall beside a doorway where oil lamps or small candles were placed to illuminate the entrance and welcome guests

One of a pair of Nepalese bronze statues

surface texture and variations consistent with reclaimed materials

Brass Miniature Votive Statue Of Ganesh - 18th Century Origin - England Tibetan furniture is mostly constructedThis 18th century Indian brass miniature Ganesh would have been used in personal home shrines. It has been used heavily in puja casing heavy wear and smoothing to the one defined features. His upper right arm is long missing. Ganesh is the ever blissful, elephant headed god who is lovingly worshipped and revered by millions of Hindus worldwide. He is the remover of obstacles and the God of good luck and auspiciousness. He is also worshipped as the God