Standing Ganesha, Chola period (880–1279), 12th century, India (Tamil Nadu), Copper alloy, H. 25 1/2 in (64.8 cm), Sculpture, The potbellied, elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha is venerated throughout India. He is believed to bestow success and abundance through his control of obstacles. Before any important task is begun, an offering is made to Ganesha, considered to be the son of Shiva and Parvati
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Standing Ganesha, Chola period, 880–1279, 12th century, India, Tamil Nadu, Copper alloy, H, 25 1/2, 64.8 cm, Sculpture, potbellied, elephant-headed Hindu, god, Ganesha, venerated, believed, bestow success, abundance, control, obstacles, any important, task, begun, offering, considered, son, Shiva, Parvati
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