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A carved stone or wooden figure of a reclining elephant-headed deity, identifiable as Ganesha by the trunk and ornaments, lies on a carved base resting on a wooden hand-shaped stand in a shop. Behind it, larger carved wooden hands stand against a whitewashed brick wall, and a carved wooden cabinet appears at the left edge. No people are visible; the scene shows statue merchandise displayed for sale.

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A large carved stone statue of Ganesha reclining on a wooden bench in a shop interior. The elephant-headed deity lies on his side, propped on a round bolster, holding a folded book or tablet in one raised hand, with ornate jewelry, armlets, and a tall crown-like headdress. Behind him is a carved wooden panel, and a painted wooden figure and rack of statues sit at the left edge. The setting is a statue shop, with a white wall visible behind the bench.2009-08-08A weathered grey stone statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, seated and leaning back on a cushioned pedestal, shown in a cluttered antique shop. The sculpture wears a tall, ornate crown painted with red, green and cream patterns and holds an open book or palm-leaf manuscript upright in one hand. Behind it stand carved wooden panels with rows of small figures, a wooden armchair, a carved stone deity figure on a plinth, and shelves of antique objects. No people are visible.2009-08-08August 08 20092009-08-08August 08 20092009-08-08A photograph of stone sculptures displayed on an orange cloth surface. In the foreground a dark grey stone figure of Ganesha lies reclining on its side on a grey stone plinth, with a small crown, a trunk resting on the base and a sculpted garland-like band across its belly. Behind it, a reddish sandstone seated figure with raised hands stands in a meditative pose, and at the left edge a dark carved stone figure sits on a lotus-patterned pedestal. The right edge shows part of another dark carved figure. The background is a plain pale wall. No people are visible.2010-10-06 +1 copiesA carved stone statue of Ganesha stands in a niche against a grey stone wall beside a wooden door frame. The deity murti has an elephant head, a crown, and multiple arms, with a decorative arched backdrop and two small attendant figures at its base. A brass vessel sits on the grass at the lower left. Faded red and green paint remains on the carving. No people are visible.2008-04-05A small carved wooden figure of an elephant-headed deity, identifiable as Ganesha by its trunk and seated form, stands centred on a circular base against a plain yellow backdrop. The carving is light brown with faint red markings on the face and belly, and the figure has multiple arms rising from the shoulders. No physical people are present.A carved soapstone figure of a seated elephant-headed deity, shown in a side view on a black background. The mottled green and brown stone has white incised patterns across the body, cloth drape and base. The figure holds a small object near its trunk, and a flat rectangular plinth with chevron-like carved marks supports it. No people are visible, and no person is identifiable.2011-09-24August 23 20152015-08-23Close-up of a carved wooden relief depicting a multi-headed elephant-headed deity murti, with several elephant faces in a row, each with ornate crowns, trunks curling and a central face bearing a red tilak and an om symbol. Foliate scrollwork frames the carving on both sides, and one hand is raised in a blessing gesture while another holds an object near the chest. No physical people are visible.2010-01-22A photograph of a carved grey stone statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha standing on a lotus pedestal within an ornate arched frame carved with foliage and small animals. The deity has multiple arms holding a rope or noose and other objects, and wears a crown and necklaces. The statue is displayed among wooden furniture and other objects in what appears to be a shop. No people are visible.2009-08-08A large carved stone statue of the deity Ganesha seated on a coiled serpent throne, with a seven-hooded naga canopy rising behind his head. The elephant-headed murti holds a broken tusk-like object and a small item in its hands, wears a jewelled crown and ornate necklaces, and has a long trunk curled toward its lap. The sculpture is weathered with faded paint in teal and maroon on the carved backrest and throne. It stands in front of closed red shutters, with a small sign on the wall above. No people are visible.2009-08-08