Ganesha, 10th - 11th C CE

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Volcanic stone Ganesha, from the 10th - 11th century CE, now proudly displayed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. According to the sculpture's description on artsmia.org: 'In this iconic tenth-century Javanese representation, originating from the island of Java, Ganesha sits majestically on a double lotus base. His robust body and chubby feet, pressed tightly together, grasp a bowl in his lower left hand as he indulges in sweet treats. A braided locks headpiece adorns him, featuring a protective crescent moon and skull. His lower right hand firmly holds a broken tusk, while his upper right hand cradles a rosary topped with a pomegranate, symbolizing abundance. In his upper left hand, he proudly displays a battle-axe used to combat evil forces. Ganesha images often dominated the central niche in the western wall of a Shiva temple.' Additional details can be found at: https://collections.artsmia.org/art/81675/ganesha-indonesia