Elements of Hindu Iconography v1.c9.70

v1.c9.70

piece of sculpture, perfect in modelling as well as execution and pleasing in effect. The image carries in six out of its eight hands the *paraśu*, *pāśa*, *mōdaka-pātra*, *danta*, *sarpa* and perhaps also a *padma*. One of the right hands is held in the pose called *daṇḍa-hasta*, while the corresponding left hand is in the *vismaya-hasta* pose; and the proboscis carries a lotus with its stalk and a few leaves attached thereunto. Above the head of this Gaṇapati an umbrella is sculptured; and the head itself is adorned with a very artistically wrought *karaṇḍa-makuṭa*. Below the seat is worked out a mouse as if engaged in the act of eating up a few *mōdakas* thrown on the floor. On either side of the mouse we may see the figures of a few devotees sitting with offerings in their hands, while on the left and right of the image of Gaṇapati are some musicians playing upon drums and other instruments.