Ganesha

Hindu religion and mythology feature elements of the animal world. The Hindu god Shiva is often depicted riding on a bull, but is here shown supported by a seated figure with a bull’s head. Animal strength is also apparent in images of Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva, who is worshipped as the remover of obstacles.

  • Artwork typefigure
  • Object numberAK-MAK-1200
  • Dimensionsheight 10.8 cm x width 8.5 cm x depth 6.5 cm x weight 539 g

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Ganesha

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-MAK-1200

  • Description

    Beeld van Ganesha.

Creation

  • Creation

    Indonesia

  • Dating

    800 - 900

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 10.8 cm x width 8.5 cm x depth 6.5 cm x weight 539 g

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (purchase C.G. Rieff, 1970)

  • Copyright

    Public domain

  • Provenance

    …; from C.G. Rieff, Utrecht, to the Vereniging van Vrienden der Aziatische Kunst, 1970;{Note RMA.} from whom on loan to the museum, 1972

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