Sandstone sculptue of Ganesha

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Object :
Sandstone sculptue of Ganesha
Art Style :
Lopburi
Material : 
sandstone
Size :
23 cm. wide for the lap, 48 cm. high
Age :
15th Century B.E.
Feature :
Face of elephant wears headdress and visor with decorative pattern. Its back side displays a trail of rope tie. The sculpture in a pose of cross-legs sitting on square base. There are 2 ornaments at the proboscis end. The left hand holds Modak.
Condition :
damaged, Ear and proboscis end are chipped. The left ivory and both hands are lost.
Historical Background :
Found by the excavation at the middle temple of Prasat Muang Tam, Prakhon Chai District, Buriram Province. It was transferred from Maha Weerawong National Museum on 22nd January 1993.
Venue :
Phimai National Museum, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

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