Ganesh Pen Box from Nagaur with Original Paint - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland male and female and each

male and female and each headdress demonstrates a beautiful juxtaposition balancing positive and negative space

mythical beasts and peaches

as these are vintage pieces

while the opposite face still bears traces of its original dark lacquer

Ganesh Pen Box from Nagaur with Original Paint - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland male and female and eachA 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