Title: Ganesha
Period/Date: Historic
Dynasty/Style: 13th Cen
Provenance: Parada, Nakrekal, Nalgonda
Medium: Stone
Dimensions: L 54 x W 34, (mm)
Condition: Patination occurred
Credit Line: Parada, Nakrekal, Nalgonda Dist, Telangana
Accession Number: PIF000FG4
Ganesha holds a unique position in Indian art. His representations showcase a fascinating range of styles and forms, evolving significantly over time. Ganesha, bearing the Kakatiya style turban on the head, the elephant head has wide ears, with trunk turned to left and tusk clasped by both hands, Ganesha sitting in Lalitasana on a small Mushika (mouse) on a pedestal. The sculpture presents a fine iconography and is carved out of a soft stone, possibly of Kakatiya period.
Dust and abrasion marks are present. Reverse surface is unfinished but 3d kind of figurine.
