Stone sculpture of Ganesha and Lakshmi, India, Deccan region, front view.

Stone sculpture of Ganesha and Lakshmi in side view

Stone sculpture of the deities Ganesha and Lakshmi, India, Deccan region. Rear view

Underside of the sacred Deccan sculpture

Ganesh and Lakshmi, Deccan, India

€2800,00

Stone statuette of Ganesha, seated on a lotus base with a high crown, adorned with jewelry. He is depicted alongside Lakshmi and holding in one of his four hands his broken tusk. (Ganesha “Ekadanta”)

Seated on a lotus base with a high crown, adorned with jewels and holding his attributes in his hands.
India, Deccan Plateau, 10th/12th century.
H 8.5 cm x W 6 cm x D 3 cm
Provenance: Claude de Marteau, sold with certificate of authenticity.

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Ref: 0008514 Category: Himalayas and Southeast Asia Tags: Ancient Indian sculptures | wood - bronze - stone, Claude de Marteau Collection – Buddhas and deities – Early sculptures

According to Hindu scriptures, Devi Lakshmi adopted Lord Ganesha from her mother, Parvati, declaring that all her wealth and prosperity belonged to him. This relationship underlines the importance of honoring both deities; it is said that true prosperity cannot be achieved without simultaneously worshipping Lakshmi and Ganesha .