Ganesa
Title | Ganesa |
Museum Name | Indian Museum, Kolkata |
Gallery Name | Archaeology |
Object Type | Sculpture |
Main Material | Sand Stone |
Country | India |
Provenance | Bhumara, Madhya Pradesh |
Origin Place | Bhumara, Madhya Pradesh |
Period / Year of Work | C 5th century CE |
Dimensions | 69x31cm. |
Brief Description | The elephant headed Ganesa, the god both of obstacle and success is carved in the round. He is seen seated on a thick cushion in maharajalilasana (royal posture) wearing ornaments and crown. The tip of his trunk is broken. The right hand and left palm of the deity is missing. The deity is one tusked. |