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Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Calendar, accession number 9-11434, described as calendar, year 1968; depicts a trilogy of Hindu gods: 'Ganesh' on the left, 'Lakshmi' in the center, and 'Saraswati' on the right; 'Ganesh' is the god of prudence & wisdom; his attibutes are: the elephant head form, the rat at his feet (his "vehicle"), the elephant goad ('ankasa'), the yellow robe he wears, and the throne upon which he sits; the mark on his forehead in this picture is the mark of 'Vishnaiva' sect (followers or 'Vishnu'), though normally 'Ganesh' is associated with 'Siva' his father;; 'Lakshmi', consort of 'Vishnu', is goddess of wealth (among other things); her attributes are the lotus (padma) which she holds in her hands, and stands upon, and the stream of coins which pour from her hands;; 'Saraswati', the consort of 'Brahma', is goddess of eloquence and the fine arts; her attributes are the stringed musical instrument call 'vina', and the peacock, which is also her "vehicle." Made by - National Litho Press Role in trade - promotional device for Mysore-i-Agarbathi Works
Hearst Museum object titled Door decoration, accession number 9-11380, described as door decoration, ritual; wood, pastels; 78 cm. width; 49.3 cm. height; 'Ganesh' in the center, irrupting peacock head at top;
Hearst Museum object titled Elephant figurine, accession number 9-12908a,b, described as Elephant with 2 riders; brass alloy; a) elephant: trunk raised, scroll design on ears, zigzag on body; raised on opening on back to receive (b) male and female riders on crosspiece encircling aura; riders possibly equivalents of Ganesh and Karttikeya, sons of Shiva and Parvati; height (a) 17 cm., (b) 14.2 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-12907, described as Elephant-like figure with 4 arms, halo; on pedestal base; possibly Ganesh; brass alloy; height 16.6 cm., width across halo 12 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-11006, described as Religious figurine, in image of god Ganesha; brass; 10 cm length; 5 cm width
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-11027a-f, described as Deity figurines, painted wood; Each 15 cm length; 5.5 cm width
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-10998, described as Religious image of god Ganesha - elephant; scrap metal, gilded; 4.5 cm height; 3 cm width
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-11042, described as religious figurine of god Ganesh; painted clay; 13.5 cm. Length; 11 cm. Width
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-11015, described as Religious figuring, in shape of god Ganesha; marble, painted; 12 cm length; 8 cm width
Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-11027a, described as Ganeshji figurine.15 cm length 5.5 cm width

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