BronzeIndia, 15th to 16th centuryDimensions: Height 7,5 cm by 6 cmWeight: 223 gramsGanesha is also called "The Remover of Obstacles" and is here seated on a round lotus flower on a square throne. To his feet we find his vehicle the mouse, a consort, probably Shakti, is sitting on his left knee with her feet supported by a smaller lotus flower stemming from the base. The consort is holding a lotus flower. Ganesha has ten arms holding his common attributes, like his broken tusk, the dharma wheel, conch shell, etc. His trunk is also holding a fruit or sweet.