Four-Armed Ganesha Seated on Two Lions

Pakistan (Northwest Frontier Province, probably Swat Valley)

9th–early 10th century

Not on view

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Title: Four-Armed Ganesha Seated on Two Lions
Date: 9th–early 10th century
Culture: Pakistan (Northwest Frontier Province, probably Swat Valley)
Medium: Bronze with silver inlay
Dimensions: H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. Richard Benedek, 1980
Object Number: 1980.529.1
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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