One of the most easily identifiable deities from the Indian subcontinent, Ganesha is worshipped by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, although he is most often identified as the son of the Hindu gods Shiva and Parvati. His identity is proclaimed by his elephant head, stout figure and round belly. 🐘⁠
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This sculpture was created during the late 12th-13th century, when the Chola kings ruled a large part of south India, including Tamil Nadu, where this work was cast.⁠
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Chola bronzes are prized for their great attention to detail, particularly evident in the crown, jewelry and fine clothing that adorn the figure. Cast using the “lost wax,” or cire perdu, method, the wax model made for each statue is destroyed in the casting process, making each Chola bronze a unique work of art.⁠
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🎨: "Standing Ganesha" (India, late 12th-13th century). Copper alloy. Gift of Robert Kipniss in honor of E. John Bullard, 2010.227. ...

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1️⃣ Jeppe Hein, "Mirror Labyrinth, Besthoff Sculpture Garden," 2017. Steel and mirror. Gift of Sydney and Walda Besthoff, Installation funded by Hancock Whitney, 2019.4. Photo by @mikanorcal⁠
2️⃣ Do Ho Suh, "Karma," 2011, Museum purchase, funds from Dorothy B. Skau, and Gift of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Foundation, 2011.24 © Do Ho Suh. Photo by @cjjrphoto⁠
3️⃣ Ugo Rodinone, "The Sun," 2018. Bronze, stainless steel, and gold leaf. Gift of Sydney and Walda Besthoff, 2019.59. Photo by @matthewdennislewis⁠
4️⃣ George Segal, "Three Figures and Four Benches," 1979. Painted bronze. Gift of Sydney and Walda Besthoff, 98.147. Installation by Mrs. P. Roussel Norman. Photo by @killian_joydy ⁠
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6️⃣ Teresita Fernández, "Viñales (Mayombe Mississippi)," 2019. Glazed ceramic. Museum purchase with funds provided by Sydney and Walda Besthoff. Photo by @manda_pleaseee⁠ ...

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