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A buff-coloured sandstone fragmentary figure of Ganesha, India, 10th-11th century
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Description
the deity adorned with a jewelled head dress, multiple necklaces, a snake tied around his torso, his trunk curved to the left
53 by 28cm. (20 15/16 by 11in.) approx.
Provenance
Acquired by Cary Welch by 1969
Exhibited
On loan at Harvard Art Museums, 1969
Catalogue note
Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu deity, is worshipped as the god of auspicious beginnings and the remover of obstacles. He is the son of Shiva, or Nataraja (Lord of the Cosmic Dance). Ganesha is depicted here in tribhanga pose, with his hips and head slightly angled and his trunk curling to the left suggesting that he is dancing, echoing his father’s dancing form.
53 by 28cm. (20 15/16 by 11in.) approx.
Provenance
Acquired by Cary Welch by 1969
Exhibited
On loan at Harvard Art Museums, 1969
Catalogue note
Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu deity, is worshipped as the god of auspicious beginnings and the remover of obstacles. He is the son of Shiva, or Nataraja (Lord of the Cosmic Dance). Ganesha is depicted here in tribhanga pose, with his hips and head slightly angled and his trunk curling to the left suggesting that he is dancing, echoing his father’s dancing form.
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the deity adorned with a jewelled head dress, multiple necklaces, a snake tied around his torso, his trunk curved to the left
53 by 28cm. (20 15/16 by 11in.) approx.
Provenance
Acquired by Cary Welch by 1969
Exhibited
On loan at Harvard Art Museums, 1969
Catalogue note
Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu deity, is worshipped as the god of auspicious beginnings and the remover of obstacles. He is the son of Shiva, or Nataraja (Lord of the Cosmic Dance). Ganesha is depicted here in tribhanga pose, with his hips and head slightly angled and his trunk curling to the left suggesting that he is dancing, echoing his father’s dancing form.
53 by 28cm. (20 15/16 by 11in.) approx.
Provenance
Acquired by Cary Welch by 1969
Exhibited
On loan at Harvard Art Museums, 1969
Catalogue note
Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu deity, is worshipped as the god of auspicious beginnings and the remover of obstacles. He is the son of Shiva, or Nataraja (Lord of the Cosmic Dance). Ganesha is depicted here in tribhanga pose, with his hips and head slightly angled and his trunk curling to the left suggesting that he is dancing, echoing his father’s dancing form.
The Edith & Stuart Cary Welch Collection
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