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1968

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2015

2025

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Shrine, Votive With Figure Of Four-armed Ganesha (India)

This is a shrine, votive with figure of four-armed Ganesha. It is dated 12th century and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Paul Manheim. It is credited Gift of Paul Manheim.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 10.1 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm (4 x 2 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.)

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Shrine, Votive With Figure Of Four-armed Ganesha (India); brass; H x W x D: 10.1 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm (4 x 2 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.); Gift of Paul Manheim; 1968-155-19

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