Ganesh Pen Box from Nagaur with Original Paint - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland A museum quality reproduction Bronze

A museum quality reproduction Bronze Tang Dynasty Style Horse

as these are vintage pieces

Size Between Back Columns: 166 x 202 (wxh cm)

This piece dates to the 19th century and has been beautifully constructed using brass and teakwood which has developed a great patina with age

Ganesh Pen Box from Nagaur with Original Paint - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland A museum quality reproduction BronzeA rare find these days, this antique 19th century Indian pen box has its original vermillion paint and depicts Ganesh at the Feast of Kubera. Kubera was the Hindu god of wealth and held a feast for the Hindu pantheon of gods. Shiva refused to attend and sent his elephant headed son Ganesh instead. His appetite was insatiable and Kubera was left embarrassed and humbled. Kubera ran to Shiva & Parvarti who advised him of the lesson in humility he was