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Close-up photograph of a carved pale grey stone or clay statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, shown from a low angle with a shallow focus. The trunk curls down the right side of the image, carved with a band of ornamental patterns. A raised hand on the left holds a carved object, and the forehead bears incised tilak-like lines and a lotus or star rosette. Fine chisel marks and decorative borders cover the head and torso. No people are visible.

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September 24 20112011-09-24A carved grey stone statue of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, standing on a wavy-edged base against a black background. The figure has an elephant head with a tilker mark on the forehead, a flower motif on the trunk-side cheek, and a broad belly wrapped in a decorated belt. One hand holds a small object near the chest, another rests at the side, and the statue is intricately incised with patterned ornaments.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA small grey stone carving of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha seated cross-legged on a tiered lotus-style pedestal against a black background. The figure has four arms, a trunk curling down toward the lap, and a crown-like top with incised ornamental patterns on the face and body. The carving is a deity murti with no people visible.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA carved grey stone sculpture of a multi-armed Ganesha with an elephant head, seated with a consort-like female figure beside him, set against a black background. The carved elephant deity wears a patterned sash and a decorated crown-like headdress, with a small forehead mark. Several arms extend around the figure, holding objects, and the surrounding relief carvings show a decorated arched backdrop. The stone is lit from the side, emphasising fine chisel detail. No people are visible; the subject is a deity murti.2011-09-24 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA small grey stone carving of the deity Ganesha, seated in a relaxed pose on a raised round pedestal against a black background. The figure has an elephant head with a trunk curling toward its belly, a crown-like ornament, and several arms holding objects, with a broad belly and decorative bands across the chest. The stone is carved with fine detail, and there are no people in the scene.2011-09-24September 24 20112011-09-24September 24 20112011-09-24A small pale grey-green carved stone figure of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha sits on a rounded base against a black background, resting on a dark reflective wooden ledge. The figure has a tall pointed crown, four arms with carved hands, and an incised ornamental belt and necklace. No people are visible.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA small pale grey-green carved stone figure of Ganesha sits on a round pedestal on a dark polished wooden shelf against a black background. The elephant-headed deity has a tall ornate crown, a long trunk, and four arms with carved details, and sits in a seated posture. No people are visible. The lower right corner shows a small logo, and the right edge carries a vertical copyright and source credit line.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA small pale grey-green stone figurine of the deity Ganesha, shown seated with an elephant head, a tall crown-like headdress, and multiple arms holding ritual objects, carved with fine decorative detailing. It rests on a dark wooden shelf against a black background. The figure is a statue, not a living person.2011-09-24 +1 copies