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Ganesha
Ganesha
Ganesha
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Ganesha

NameSculpture
CultureHindu
Datec. 1800
Place madeIndia, South Asia, Asia
MediumMarble, pigment
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/4 x 2 9/16 x 1 3/16 in. (7 x 6.5 x 3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Diane & Sandy Besser
Object numberFA.2006.70.13
DescriptionGanesh seated on lotus blossom with objects and two human figures. Front is in relief. Back of piece is flat. Areas of red pigment in many depressions in carving.
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