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7th Century Sculpture On Display At Museum

DENVER (CBS4) - The latest exhibit at the Denver Art Museum features a piece from the 7th Century.

The exhibit takes a closer look at the Hindu god "Ganesha."

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The icon has human arms and an elephant head.

Included in the exhibit is one of the earliest images of Ganesha, a sculpture thought to be from the year 600.

The statue is on loan from the National Museum of Cambodia.

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Works from India, Nepal and Burma will also be on display.

"Ganesha: The Playful Protector" opens October 1st at the Denver Art Museum.

The exhibit is included in general admission.

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