Bronze statue of the elephant-headed god Ganesha standing on a base inside an arched flame halo, wearing a tall ornate crown.

Six-Armed God Ganesha

A bronze sculpture of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha stands on a rectangular base within an arched, flame-like halo. Multiple arms extend from the figure, which wears a tall ornate crown, a jeweled sash, and a belly band, with its trunk curling toward the body.

Artist: Unknown
Date: 17th century
Medium: Bronze with traces of red pigment
Source: Art Institute of Chicago
Size: 1686 × 2291 px

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Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1700).
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

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