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The God Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles

Artwork Tombstone
CultureCambodian
TitleThe God Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles
Date7th–8th century
MediumSandstone
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/2 x 10 x 5 1/2 in. (36.8 x 25.4 x 14 cm)
Credit LineEskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number84.37
This artwork is currently on view.
A standing figure of an elephant-headed figure with four arms, with one broken near the shoulder. The two lower arms hold an elephant goad and sweets. The two upper arms are broken.

A standing figure of an elephant-headed figure with four arms, with one broken near the shoulder. The two lower arms hold an elephant goad and sweets. The two upper arms are broken.

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"The God Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=84.37