Sandstone sculptue of Ganesha


- 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
