Image title: Ganesha (bronze sculpture)

This Bronze sculpture shows an image of Ganesha, from the 17th/18th century origination from Nepal.—Materials used: Bronze, gilt.

Description: Although skulls decorate his crown and a serpent is his belt, the relaxed Ganesha of this superb representation docs not seem at all menacing. His hands express explanation or argument, hold a hatchet, a bowl of sweets, and a long radish. As an attribute, a radish often replaces the piece of his tusk he threw at the teasing moon.

Gallery information:

The Patan Museum is located on the Durbar square of Patan (Lalitpur/Lalitapura, Kathmandu, Nepal) which is associated Keshav Narayan Chowk (Keshavnarayan)—a form of Lord Vishnu. Being listed as a World Heritage Site, the whole of Durbar square is filled with exquisite temples, sculptures and other ancient structures, of which the ancient history history can be traced to the Malla Kings of Lalitpur. It is an important site for both Buddhism and Hinduism.