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second half 7th century · Stone · Asian Art

In Southeast Asia, Ganesha, the Hindu deity who removes obstacles, has a more independent status than in India. His images were often housed in separate temples as primary icons of worship. Here, Ganesha is shown wearing a short wraparound skirt (sampot), the front end of which falls down the center in a series of flaring folds characteristic of the Prasat Andet style.

Artist

Unknown

Date

second half 7th century

Medium

Stone

Culture

Cambodia

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Rogers, Louis V. Bell and Fletcher Funds, 1982