Ganesh Pen Box from Nagaur with Original Paint - 19th Century Origin - Tibet & Mongolia Pieces of this type were

Pieces of this type were traditionally used as flower stands or tea tables and were often made in pairs

It's hand carved in the classic Mughal style with a trailing acanthus design embellished with parrots

Dimensions: W160 x D0 x H235 cm

Dimensions: W28 x D17

122 x 32 x 69 (wxdxh cms)

Ganesh Pen Box from Nagaur with Original Paint - 19th Century Origin - Tibet & Mongolia Pieces of this type wereA 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