A reddish-brown terracotta plaque with an arched top featuring a relief of a multi-armed, elephant-headed figure. The stout figure wears a conical crown and stands with bent knees atop a small, four-legged animal.

Ganesha

Artist Indian Artist

Datemid 20th century

Place of originPuri, Orissa, India, Asia

MediumWood

Dimensions24 x 13 5/8 x 4 in. (61 x 34.6 x 10.2 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham

Object number1987.1.6

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionA reddish-brown terracotta plaque with an arched top featuring a relief of a multi-armed, elephant-headed figure. The stout figure wears a conical crown and stands with bent knees atop a small, four-legged animal.

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