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9th century · Bronze · Asian Art

This small early Javanese depiction of Ganesha is largely consistent with Indian prototypes. Seated on a diminutive lotus throne, the corpulent deity holds a bowl, broken tusk, goad, and what may be a cluster of prayer beads in his four hands; his matted hair is piled into a tall chignon.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th century

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Indonesia, Java

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987