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Ganapati statue

Unknown1880s-1920s

USC Pacific Asia Museum

USC Pacific Asia Museum
Pasadena, United States

This is a glass plate negative of a statue of Ganapati, the famous elephant headed deity. This appears to be a form of his specific to Tibetan Buddhism, though other versions are revered in many other sects, as well as in Hindusim and Jainism. Features 6 arms, 4 legs, and 3 heads, surrounded by a flamng aureole.

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  • Title: Ganapati statue
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1880s-1920s
  • Location Created: Tibet
  • Provenance: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George Tibbetts, 1980.39.10E_028F-01
  • Rights: RIGHT: USC PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM COLLECTION. PHOTOGRAPHED BY PETER PERIGO
  • Medium: Glass Plate Negative
USC Pacific Asia Museum

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