Unknown painter. Ganesha

Unknown painter

Ganesha

1900s

Bronze. 29 х 25 х 14,5
Brought by Roerich from the 1920s expedition for the NewYork Museum
Private collection

Period Late 19th century – Early 20th century
Virtual exhibitions and 3d-tours
- Nicholas Roerich. In Search of Shambala

In Hinduism Ganesha in the god of wisdom and prosperity, and the protector of travellers. He is most often shown with the head of an elephant (“the elephant who fulfils wishes”).