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Ganesha
anoniem, 800 - 950
Ganesha, with the head of an elephant, is the son of the Hindu deity Shiva. He holds prayer beads in his right upper hand, while his trunk ends downwards to grasp some treats from a small bowl. The axe in his upper left arm refers to his role as a remover of obstacles. Ganesha not only solves practical problems, but also eases the journey to the afterlife.
- Artwork typefigure, sculpture
- Object numberAK-MAK-237
- Dimensionsheight 44.8 cm x width 26.0 cm x depth 21.0 cm x weight 21.7 kg