Sandstone Statue of Ganesha

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James Blake Wiener
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This sandstone statue of Ganesha (Ganesh) comes from India and was made during the era of the Chandela dynasty, which ruled over large swaths of central India. This specimen was created in the 1000s CE. (Museum Rietberg, Zürich).

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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