Figure

Description

Figure of Ganesha (Hindu god) in silver, shown with a female attendant standing beneath a naga (serpent) on podium supported by two rats (vahana or vehicle of Ganesha): Nepal, probably 19th century AD

Museum reference

A.1911.409

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure

Production information

Nepal, South Asia

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Hindu

Materials

Silver

Physical description

Silver

Associations

Depicted: Ganesh
Naga

Exhibitions

• Traditions in Sculpture (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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