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Hearst Museum object titled Model assembly of hindu gods, accession number 9-21895, described as Model assembly of Hindu Gods. Present are Ganesha, a Naga God, a Bull God, and a Phallic God, perhaps Shiva. There is a Shiva Lingam in the center and several other God-related items.
Hearst Museum object titled Oil lamp, accession number 9-9567, described as oil lamp; vessel (reservoir) with handle surmounted by 5 cobra heads supported by a god; heart-shaped oil well with fan-shaped vertical ornament with Ganesh in relief; ritual use; Ganesh is elephant-headed god, son of Shiva and Parvati
Hearst Museum object titled Plaque, accession number 9-11448, described as plaque, ceramic; represents god 'Ganeshji' in sitting pose; high relief; painted orange, yellow, black, blue, green, silver, white; 18.5 cm h.; 13.5 cm w.
Hearst Museum object titled Plaque of ganesha, accession number 9-10901, described as plaque of god Ganesha; square plaque-shaped with raised relief of elephant figure; ceramic, painted and glazed. 54 cm length; 36 cm width
Hearst Museum object titled Poster, accession number 9-14906, described as Poster, Ganesh with two handmaidens; varicolored lithograph on paper; metal and cordage hanging device on top; 36 x 35.3 cm. Context: representation of hindu diety. Used as decoration in many Hindu homes.
Hearst Museum object titled Set of wooden cards, accession number 9-11803a-c, described as Playing cards in box with lid for playing Dasawatara; 122 lacquered and painted paper playing cards (round) (a) box: rectangular wood with painted deity on each side (b) sliding lid with Ganesh on top; (c) 120 playing cards; backs painted red, fronts painted with avatars of the Lord Vishnu. Set of instructions are included.
Hearst Museum object titled Spoon, accession number 9-11908, described as Ritual spoon with handles in shape of lizard called Chipkillie; patinated brass; bowl has representation of Shiva in low relief.
Hearst Museum object titled Statue, accession number 9-11329, described as statue of Ganesh; soft stone, carved; 17 cm length; 11.5 cm width
Hearst Museum object titled Wall hanging, accession number 9-11244, described as wall hanging; ceremonial; represents Ganesha flanked by two acolytes; multicolored silk embroidery and mirror work in human, animal and floral motifs on yellow cotton ground; 5-sided, point uppermost; seven pendant flaps of multicolored applique scraps ; some areas incomplete; tinsel braid trim: four loops; length 87 cm; width 62 cm

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