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  • Other Name

    Ganesha

  • Description

    Marble image of the God Ganesha. Head of elephant and body of man with large belly. Figure is sitting with legs crossed and arms by sides. Trunk is curled up in spiral shape. Hands are holding small objects with little detail. Details painted on figure in red, gold and black, some of this colour has rubbed off. Figure is wearing a hat in red with gold trim. Pants are painted on in gold.

    Figure is sitting on rectangular base that is painted red with a geometric border around the sides.

  • Place
    India
  • Accession Number
    1937.115
  • Accession Date
    16 Apr 1937
  • Other Id

    23258 (ethnology)

  • Department

    World

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