{"product_id":"ganesha-statue-antique-khmer-style-bronze-angkor-wat-ganesha-statue-on-yoni-55cm-22","title":"Antique Khmer Style Bronze Mounted Ganesha Statue - 11cm\/4\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Khmer Style Bronze Mounted Ganesha Statue - 11cm\/4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures (Height) 11cm\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"meta-description-155-characters\"\u003eA small standing bronze vernacular \u003cstrong\u003edevotional\u003c\/strong\u003e Khmer Ganesha sculpture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis small standing bronze \u003cstrong\u003eGanesha\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and characterful example of Khmer vernacular devotional sculpture. Cast in the round with four arms and a distinctly Khmer treatment of the elephant head, he embodies \u003cstrong\u003eGanapati\u003c\/strong\u003e as both protector and remover of obstacles within the wider Hindu–Buddhist world of Cambodia. His modest scale and robust modelling suggest production for everyday shrine use rather than elite temple commission, giving the piece a direct, \u003cstrong\u003eintimate\u003c\/strong\u003e presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eGanesha stands upright on a simple base, legs slightly apart and body compact, creating a stable, guardian‑like stance. He wears a short garment (Dhoti) and a low, rounded headdress that hints at the Khmer crown without elaborate detailing, in keeping with village‑workshop bronzes. Jewellery and sacred thread are only lightly indicated, reinforcing the impression of a piece made for practical devotion rather than courtly display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe four arms extend from the shoulders in a broad arc. The front hands hold his tusk and a lotus blossom —while the rear hands hold his Trident and Axe attributes now \u003cstrong\u003esoftened\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eby age\u003c\/strong\u003e and casting. Even in their abbreviated state, they evoke the classic Ganesha implements. The long, narrow trunk descends in a gentle curve, and the flared ears frame the face, giving the deity a watchful, slightly austere expression characteristic of Khmer sacred imagery. \u003cspan\u003eThe direction of Ganesha's trunk has symbolic meaning. Here the trunk turns to Ganesha's left. This signifies the direction for \u003cstrong\u003esuccess\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world. It is a position associated with grihastas, or householders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSurface details show the marks of traditional casting and age. The bronze is covered with a deep, uneven patina moving between dark brown and black, punctuated by small areas of green oxidation. Minor pitting and casting irregularities are visible across the limbs and headdress, consistent with local sand‑casting techniques. These signs of age and use contribute to the sculpture’s \u003cstrong\u003eauthenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e and tactile appeal, suggesting a history of handling, oiling and veneration before it entered the art market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAs a vernacular \u003cstrong\u003estanding\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGanesha\u003c\/strong\u003e, this bronze has strong cross‑regional collecting interest. Khmer depictions of Ganapati are far less common than Indian or Javanese examples, and pieces at this intimate scale, clearly made for personal shrines, are particularly sought after. The figure’s \u003cstrong\u003estraightforward\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eposture\u003c\/strong\u003e, reduced iconography and village‑workshop finish make it a vivid document of how Indian deities were absorbed and reimagined within Khmer religious culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMounted on a modern base, the sculpture displays clearly from the front and three‑quarter views, making it an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e choice for a focused Hindu–Buddhist art collection, a compact home altar, or a comparative study of Ganesha iconography across Southeast Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"bg-quiet h-px border-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"key-features\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSmall \u003cstrong\u003estanding four‑armed Ganesha\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze in \u003cstrong\u003eKhmer vernacular style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eCompact, guardian‑like stance on a simple integral base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFront hands in protective \/ boon‑giving gestures, rear hands retaining traces of original attributes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDistinctive Khmer elephant head with long trunk and flaring ears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eModest headdress and garment, with lightly indicated jewellery and sacred thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAttractive, naturally developed dark patina with areas of green oxidation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMounted on a modern base for stable display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFrom the \u003cstrong\u003eestate of a London collector\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding provenance and collecting history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"bg-quiet h-px border-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"provenance-and-style-note\"\u003eProvenance and style note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis small bronze Ganesha comes from the estate of a London collector, reflecting a mid‑to‑late 20th‑century wave of interest in Khmer and Southeast Asian sacred art among European connoisseurs. Its vernacular casting, pared‑down iconography and intimate scale align it with \u003cstrong\u003elocal shrine bronzes\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than monumental temple sculpture, offering valuable insight into how Hindu deities such as \u003cstrong\u003eGanapati\u003c\/strong\u003e were integrated into everyday religious practice in Cambodia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAs a Khmer standing \u003cstrong\u003eGanesha\u003c\/strong\u003e, the piece occupies a fascinating niche in the broader history of \u003cstrong\u003eGanapati\u003c\/strong\u003e imagery: rarer than Indian or Javanese examples, rooted in a Hindu–Buddhist crossroads culture, and preserving the direct, unsophisticated charm of village‑level devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HD Asian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62302547018115,"sku":"SCBR4974","price":589.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/4769\/5207\/files\/SCBR4974-3_2ec04e97-8372-4196-a461-73b0942b3006.jpg?v=1785928632","url":"https:\/\/de.hdasianart.com\/en\/products\/ganesha-statue-antique-khmer-style-bronze-angkor-wat-ganesha-statue-on-yoni-55cm-22","provider":"HD Asian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}