DepartmentAsia

Ganesh

NameDeity Figure

CultureHindu

Datec. 1960

Place madeDelhi, INDIA, South Asia, Asia

MediumCeramic, paint, varnish

Dimensions4 15/16 × 2 15/16 × 1 15/16 in. (12.5 × 7.5 × 5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1981.22.698

Object numberA.1981.22.698

Collections

Asia

DescriptionMold made, painted, varnished. Buddha-like figure sits in lotus position; has elephant head. White head with pink headdress; red shirt, yellow pants. Pink base.

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