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Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles10th-11th century

Not on view

Small bronze sculpture of a seated elephant-headed figure with four arms and an openwork circular halo, on a stepped rectangular pedestal with four feet

Small gilt bronze sculpture of a multi-armed deity seated within a pierced oval aureole with beaded border, mounted on a stepped rectangular base; worn surface with traces of green patina.

Artist or Maker: Unknown
Title: Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles
Place Made: India, Uttar Pradesh
Date Made: 10th-11th century
Medium: Brass
Dimensions: 3 5/8 x 2 3/16 x 11/16 in. (9.2 x 5.55 x 1.74 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Neil Kreitman
Accession Number: M.84.223.1
Classification: Sculpture
Collecting Area: South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography: Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.2. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1988.