antique chola style standing bronze bridegroom or mappilai ganesha statue w umbrella 37cm 17 Nandi Statue As one of the most

As one of the most recognizable deities in Asian art

as produced during the first half of the twelfth century

The hair is gathered together into an unusual Chignon

In the pre-Angkor Khmer Empire

To the rear the hair is tied with two crossed thick ropes of hair at the base of a decorated jata

antique chola style standing bronze bridegroom or mappilai ganesha statue w umbrella 37cm 17 Nandi Statue As one of the mostAntique Chola Style Standing Bronze Bridegroom or Mappillai Ganesha Statue w Umbrella 39cm 16" Measures (Height) 39cm 16" An antique Cholastyle bronze standing Ganesha, depicted in the rare form of Bridegroom Ganesha, or Mappillai Ganapathi, holding an umbrella and water vessel. Ganesha stands firmly on a circular lotus pedestal, his rounded belly, gently swaying posture and richly detailed textiles giving the sculpture a lively, celebratory presence