Ganesha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a bust of Ganesha, a Hindu deity. The sculpture is made of white stone or plaster and features a large elephant head with a long, curved trunk and large ears. The eyes are closed and the facial expression appears serene. The sculpture shows Ganesha's distinctive physical characteristics, including the elephant head and the trunk which is curled. The sculpture appears to be a representation of Ganesha in a calm and meditative state. The background of the image is gray.