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Figure

Figure
17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure representing the Hindu deity Ganesha as a child.
An unusual image of Ganesha crawling. Separately cast attributes missing from the upper hands. The raised front hand holds a ball of sweets. Simply but not badly modelled, copper colour, light wear.


Object details

Object type
TitleFigure (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Copper alloy
Brief description
Ganesha as a child, copper alloy, South India, 1775-1850.
Physical description
Figure representing the Hindu deity Ganesha as a child.
An unusual image of Ganesha crawling. Separately cast attributes missing from the upper hands. The raised front hand holds a ball of sweets. Simply but not badly modelled, copper colour, light wear.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.6cm
  • Length: 3in
  • 302nd weight: g
Credit line
Gifted by Miss. M.Stokes., 15 Grenville Place, S.W
Object history
Given by Miss M. Stokes
Production
South India
South India
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
IM.20-1909

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Record createdOctober 9, 2003
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