Twenty-Armed Dancing God Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles
A carved sandstone relief shows the elephant-headed god Ganesha dancing with many arms outstretched, on a stepped base, while small attendant figures and musicians fill the corners. The weathered tan stone keeps fine detail in its jewelry and drapery.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 10th century
- Medium
- Sandstone
- Source
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Size
- 1686 × 2248 px
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)
Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, James W. and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection. Gift of Marilynn Alsdorf
Español: Ganesha bailarín de veinte brazos, removedor de obstáculos
Un relieve de arenisca tallada muestra al dios de cabeza de elefante Ganesha bailando con muchos brazos extendidos, sobre una base escalonada, mientras pequeñas figuras de asistentes y músicos llenan las esquinas. La piedra color beige desgastada conserva detalles finos en sus joyas y ropajes.
Português: Ganesha dançante de vinte braços, removedor de obstáculos
Um relevo de arenito esculpido mostra o deus de cabeça de elefante Ganesha dançando com muitos braços estendidos, sobre uma base escalonada, enquanto pequenas figuras de auxiliares e músicos preenchem os cantos. A pedra bege desgastada preserva detalhes finos nas joias e nas vestes.
