Statue
90-13-35
From: India | West Bengal
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 90-13-35 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Indian | Hindu |
| Provenience | India | West Bengal |
| Creator | Ganesh Karmakar |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Bronze |
| Technique | Cire Perdue |
| Iconography | Ganesha |
| Description | "Dhokra" style cast bronze figure of the Hindu deity Ganesha, elephant-headed son of Shiva and "Remover of Obstacles." Standing, with a haloed crown and four arms, pot belly, and elaborate jewelry and scarves, wearing a dhoti. Made (Lee Horne attribution) by Ganesh Karmakar. |
| Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1990 |
| Other Number | 10 - Field No SF |
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