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Rare 17th/18th-century Newar Ganesha on Airavata – Fire-gilded – 49 cm
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Museum-quality Newar bronze: Trimukha Ganesha on the three-headed elephant Airavata.
This exceptional masterpiece from the Kathmandu Valley (c. 1650–1750) is a rare iconographic representation of the three-headed Ganesha, seated on the divine elephant Airavata. With a height of 49 cm and a weight of nearly 9 kg, this is a monumental object for the serious collector of Himalayan art.
Features & Specifications:
Period: 17th – 18th century (c. 1650–1750).
Origin: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal (Newar craftsmanship).
Material: Heavy copper alloy, cast using the lost-wax method.
Gilding: Original fire gilding with 24kt gold leaf, applied via the traditional mercury amalgam technique. Condition: Beautifully preserved with a natural patina and the original casting core still intact – significant evidence of age and authenticity.
Dimensions: H 49 cm x W 33 cm.
Weight: 8.8 kg.
Why this object?
In the Tibetan Buddhist and Hindu traditions, the three-headed Ganesha symbolizes immense spiritual power, success, and the removal of great obstacles. The refinement of the facial features and the detailed depiction of the elephant Airavata are characteristic of the heyday of the Newar artists, whose work can be found in top museums worldwide, such as the Patan Museum and LACMA.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a historically and aesthetically superior investment object that has brilliantly stood the test of time.
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ConditionVery goodColorsGoldMaterialBronzeNumber of items1Height49 cmWidth33 cmDepth29 cm
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Private sellerDamme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 1 sale