

Relief Plaque of Hindu Deity, Probably Processional: Face of Ganesha
Dark gray or black stone or metal plaque with a relief carving of a Hindu deity's face. The deity has a large nose and ears, with the right ear partially obscured. The face features a long, curved trunk that forms a snout and wraps around to the bottom right. Two small eyes are depicted with eyelids. A headband adorns the forehead, consisting of a line of circles. The plaque's shape is irregular, with a flat bottom and rounded top. The background of the image is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably 14th–16th century
- Medium
- Repoussé copper alloy
- Culture
- Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
- Dimensions
- 477 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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