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Figure of Ganesha
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Details
- Associated place
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Asia › India › south India › Kerala (place of creation)
- Date
- late 10th century - early 11th century AD
- Material and technique
- bronze
- Dimensions
- 15.2 x 12 x 11 cm approx., max. (height x width x depth)
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processed material › metal › alloy › copper alloy › bronze
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- No. of items
- 1
- Credit line
- Bequeathed by Douglas and Mary Barrett, 2013.
- Accession no.
- EA2013.85
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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