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Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles16th-17th century

Not on view
Small bronze sculpture of a seated, four-armed, elephant-headed figure wearing a crown, with warm gold tone and dark greenish patina in recessed areas

Unknown, Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles, 16th-17th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Michael Phillips and Juliana Maio, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles
Place Made
India, Himachal Pradesh, Chamba (?)
Date Made
16th-17th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
1 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (4.76 x 3.81 x 2.85 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Michael Phillips and Juliana Maio
Accession Number
AC1999.240.5
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art