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Ganesha (elephant-headed god; son of Siva)

National Museum - New Delhi

National Museum - New Delhi
New Delhi , India

This four-armed image of Ganesha holds a battle axe, noose, the right tooth and modaka. The tip of the modaka is touched by the elephant trunk, suggesting the gesture of eating it. He wears karanda-mukuta, and a lower garment.

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  • Title: Ganesha (elephant-headed god; son of Siva)
  • Date Created: 14th Century CE
  • Location: Karnataka
  • Physical Dimensions: Ht. 44.4 cm., Wd. 23.5 cm., Dep. 17.5 cm.
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dynasty: Vijayanagar
National Museum - New Delhi

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