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Seated Ganesha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze statue depicts Seated Ganesha, sitting cross-legged on a low rectangular base with a curved edge at the front. The base has three feet, two at the back and one at the front. Ganesha has an elephant head with a long trunk that curves down toward his belly button. He has large ears, small eyes, and a dot on his forehead. He wears a tall, square crown with a rounded knob on top and curved edges. His body is human-like with a bare chest and stomach. His right hand holds an object, while his left hand is held up in a gesture. The statue has a green patina and shows signs of wear. The background is grey.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 15th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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