Black stoneIndia, 12th centuryDimensions: Height 23 cm by 15 cmWeight: 1850 gramsA black stone panel with Ganesha seated on a double lotus , below his mouse and a worshipper with sankskrit letters carved in between them. One hand is resting on the right knee, the other is holding sweets which he is reaching for with his trunk. In his other hands he is holding his battle hatchet and a noose, his typical attributes. His head is decorated with a crown and the snake, tied around his belly is visible.