Ganesh
Description
An image of “Ganesha” (Ganapati) the elephant – headed god, standing on a circular pedestal similar to a tortoise. A five-hooded snake stands above his standing figure.
Ganesha is the deity involved at the beginning of important undertakings. There is probably no single god so universally worshipped in Maharashtra and South India as Ganesha.
Sir Ratan Tata Art Collection
Collection
Indian Decorative Art
Object Type
Figurine
Material
Bronze and brass
Schools/Culture/Period
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Technique
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Date
19th century CE
Location
Deccan
Dimension
6.6 x 4 x 5.5 cm