Image title: Ganesha (copper sculpture)

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

Description: As in the repoussé plaque at the far left, Ganesha has six heads and six arms, and wears dance bells (ghamgala/ghangala) on his legs. But in this representation he sits on a rat or mouse, and is surrounded and sheltered by serpents.

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.