Statue of Ganesh

Made:
400-1900

17th or 19th century Indian statue of Ganesh, Hindu God of success and wisdom, the "Elephant God"

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A631443
Materials:
sandstone, painted (white and red)
Measurements:
height 820 mm
width 430 mm
type:
statues
credit:
Foster

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