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Seated figure of Ganesha
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Details
- Associated place
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Asia › South-east Asia › Indonesia › Java › East Java (place of creation)
- Date
- 14th century (1301 - 1400)
- Material and technique
- stone
- Dimensions
- 6.5 x 5.8 x 3.5 cm max. (height x width x depth)
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- No. of items
- 1
- Credit line
- Presented, 2002.
- Accession no.
- EA2002.49
Glossary
Ganesha
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Ganesha
Chubby elephant-headed Hindu deity and son of Shiva and Parvati. He is the god of wisdom, bestower of wealth, and remover of obstacles who is invoked at the beginning of any enterprise.
Location
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First floor | Room 32 | India from 600
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First floor | Room 32 | India from 600
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