Four armed Ganesha exhibited in the garden of the assistent-resident of Wonosobo (provenance Dieng plateau). Wonosobo, Wonosobo district, Central Java province, 10th century. 1864 - 1868

This photograph by Isidore Kinsbergen captures a stone sculpture of the Hindu deity Ganesha, dating back to the 10th century. The image was taken in 1864-1868, documenting the sculpture's presence in the garden of an assistant resident in Wonosobo, Central Java. The intricate detail of the sculpture, depicting Ganesha with four arms, is clear in the image. The photo is a valuable record of both the sculpture and the photographic practices of the 19th century. The image is a significant contribution to the study of Hindu art and religious practices, offering insights into the cultural context of the sculpture.