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Figure of Ganesha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark metal statue of Ganesha sitting cross-legged on a square base. Statue shows Ganesha with four arms, an elephant head with a long trunk curled to the right, and a large crown. The left leg is crossed over the right leg. The left arm is bent up with palm out, the right arm is bent up with a broken object in the hand. The back left hand holds a broken object, and the back right hand holds a small figure. The figure has a large earring on the left ear. The statue sits on a square base with ornate edges.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–17th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
India (South India)
Dimensions:
394 × 624 px
Museum record:
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