= Antique 19th c. Brass Figurine Ganesh 4-armed Elephant Hindu Puja Altar Statue

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Antique 19th c. Brass Figurine Ganesh 4-armed Elephant Hinduism Puja Altar Statue
For your consideration is an early and interesting Hindu artifact
A small figurine to be displayed in a home shrine or portable altar
It features a dancing Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva, one of the three most important deities of the Hinduism pantheon. He is widely worshiped as the remover of obstacles, patron of arts and sciences, the deity of intellect and wisdom  and the conferrer of good fortune, prosperity, and health. As a god of the beginning, he is honored at the start of rites and ceremonies.
Traditionally used in homes for Puja / Pooja / Poojah worship ceremony
The small size allowed it to be carried during pilgrimage or any other travel
Made of cast and hand shaped brass
Circa 19th century, Raj India
All original
Measurements:
Approx. 5" tall x 4" with the outstretched hand, 1.75" x 1.75 at the  base
Weighs about 1 lb.
Condition:
Very Good overall.
Please see
photos. All original and unaltered. Good age related patination
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