AN IMPRESSIVE BLACK STONE FIGURE OF GANESHA. India, Bihar, Pala period, 9th c. Height 78.5 cm.

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Lot 451*
AN IMPRESSIVE BLACK STONE FIGURE OF GANESHA.

India, Bihar, Pala period, 9th c. Height 78.5 cm.

The charming elephant deity with flared ears is dipping his trunk in a bowl of sweets while his mount, a rat, rests by his feet.

Sold for CHF 42 500 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.

Lot 451* - A209AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday, 18. June 2024, 02.00 PM

AN IMPRESSIVE BLACK STONE FIGURE OF GANESHA.

India, Bihar, Pala period, 9th c. Height 78.5 cm.

The charming elephant deity with flared ears is dipping his trunk in a bowl of sweets while his mount, a rat, rests by his feet.

Provenance: Important Swiss collection, purchased at Christie's New York, 20 March 2002, lot 23.

CHF 30 000 / 50 000 | (€ 30 930 / 51 550)

Sold for CHF 42 500 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.