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figure
Object Type
figure
Museum number
1974,0225.1
Description
Figure (Gaṇeśa). Made of sandstone.
Production date
750
(circa)
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Uttar Pradesh
(South East)
Materials
sandstone
Dimensions
Height:
96 centimetres
Width:
36 centimetres
Depth:
25 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Zwalf 1976 / A dancing Ganesa
(259-260)
Location
On display
(G30/od)
Exhibition history
Exhibited: 2025 22 May - 19 Oct, London, BM, G30, Ancient India: living traditions
Subjects
hindu deity
Associated names
Representation of:
Gaṇeśa
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Spink & Son Ltd
Funder name
Funded by:
Brooke Sewell Permanent Fund
Acquisition date
1974
Department
Asia
Registration number
1974,0225.1
Conservation
Treatment
: 29 November 2024
