Four-armed Ganesha is sitting on a mouse (See the rear view), his vahana. The mouse, in turn, is supported by a hemispherical base with a rim.

Ganesha’s rear hands are holding an elephant goad and a bell, and his front hands are in the gesture of protection and boon-giving.

The finish, decoration and the proportion of different elements give a folkish feel to this idol. There are remnants of red pigments used in worship. The idol itself does not show any wear related to ritual use.

The five-leafed pierced protrusion as a crown and the hemispherical base, this idol may be from the Orissa/Bengal region.

The idol is about 14 cm in height. The dealer estimated it dates to the eighteenth century. The patina is dark but uneven. But I am good with the estimated age.