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A photograph of a seated bronze Ganesha murti on a rectangular pedestal, its trunk curling toward the right and a small mouse-like vahana beside its leg. The statue has an ornate crown, jewelled necklaces and armlets, and anklets, with a dark patinated metal finish. Behind it, other bronze deity statues and brass lamps stand wrapped in clear plastic. The pedestal is carved with scrollwork, and the floor is speckled terrazzo. No people are visible.

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A bronze or copper-toned statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, seated on a tiered circular pedestal with scrolled and banded base mouldings. The figure has a trunk curling to one side, multiple arms holding objects, ornate jewellery and armbands.Two small gold-toned brass statues of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha sit on a blue table against a maroon fabric backdrop. The statue on the left is seated with a turban-like crown and holds objects in its raised hands. The larger statue on the right sits within an ornate arched halo on a tiered lotus-style base, wearing a turban, necklaces and an elaborate dhoti design. Decorative floral motifs cover the bases.A polished silver-toned statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha in a dynamic dancing pose, standing on one leg atop a lotus-shaped pedestal. Ornate jeweled crown with red and white stones, red-and-gold jeweled earrings, a gold beaded necklace, and a serpent wrapped around the waist. Multiple arms hold a modak sweet, an axe-like object and other ritual items. Marigold and yellow flowers lie at the base of the figure against a deep red velvet backdrop. No people are visible.A small brass or bronze figurine of Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, shown crouched on a blue ridged surface against a blue background. The murti has a trunk curled toward the chest, a round belly, bangles on the arms and ankles, and an ornate crown. Its golden-brown patina shows wear, and the piece looks like a handcrafted deity murti under study for production.September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesMaking Of Sacred Arts UniversityA polished brass or bronze deity murti of Ganesha standing on a stepped, lotus-petalled pedestal against a plain white cloth backdrop. The elephant-headed figure holds a broken tusk-like rod or ankusha in one raised hand and a modak-like sweet near its trunk, wearing a tall ornate crown and jewelled armlets. A small mouse vahana sits on the left edge of the pedestal and a deer-like animal stands on the right. No people are visible.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityTwo gilded bronze deity statues stand in the foreground of a workshop filled with other metal sculptures. The left figure wears an ornate crown with a sunburst halo, a broad necklace and armlets, and holds a staff-like object with a finial in one hand and a small lotus-like item in another. The right figure, slightly behind, has a similar tall crown and sunburst, wears a patterned waist cloth and holds a pot-like vessel. Behind them stand seated and standing bronze figures, red-painted wooden bases, and stacked metal pedestals. The statues are sculptural depictions of deities, not living people.2014-08-24A photograph of a polished silver Ganesha murti with a large trunk and a decorated crown, shown frontally against a brown marble-patterned surface. The image is closely cropped on the deity face and ornate silver frame, which has scroll motifs at the sides. Garlands of white jasmine-like flowers, red blossoms and green leaves drape over the murti along with strands of rudraksha beads. No people are visible in the scene.2012-06-04September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a polished gilt-bronze statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha in a dancing pose, standing on one leg on a lotus pedestal within an ornate golden arch with floral and foliate relief. The deity holds a modak sweet in one hand and a trident-like or ceremonial object in another, with a snake coiled near his arm. A small mouse figure sits at the base of the pedestal. The statue stands in front of a black backdrop on a red wooden table. No people are visible.