DepartmentAsia
Ganesh
NameDeity Figure
CultureHindu
Place madeINDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 3 15/16 x 2 3/8 in. (10 x 6 cm)
Object numberFA.1969.21.11
DescriptionElephant - headed god, son of Shiva and Parvati, lord of departed souls and remover of hindrances. Hindu god of wisdom. House deity.
Early to mid-20th century
Late 19th c.
Torah scroll: Circa 1875; Tik (Case): 1933 (Hebrew Year 5693)
Artist Not Recorded
2003