{"product_id":"ganesha-statue-antique-thai-style-bronze-ganesha-statue-sat-on-conch-10cm4","title":"Ganesha Statue - Antique Thai Style Bronze Ganesha Statue Sat on Conch - 10cm\/4\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGanesha Statue - Antique Thai Style Bronze Ganesha Statue Playing Flute - 10cm\/4\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures – (Height) 10cm\/4”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique Thai style bronze Ganesha seated on a conch shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conch shell is well-recognised today as the musical instrument of war, with movie characters always seeming to be well seasoned players of its booming notes – it is only a shame that conductors fail to recognise its place in the modern orchestra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, our association with the conch and war are not misplaced, as ancient Indians used to blow the shell to indicate the commence of any conflict, religious rites or event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conch therefore symbolises victory and accomplishment. When Ganesha is depicted with a conch it thus demonstrates his encouragement of triumph in war and fulfilment in life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive patina of the piece is particularly delightful. Ganesha is the elephant headed son of Shiva. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe direction of Ganesha's trunk has symbolic meaning. Here the trunk turns to Ganesha's right. This represents Moksha or enlightenment.  The perfect direction for those seeking or following a spiritual path. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his early forms in India, Ganesha was associated with fertility. Later he became widely revered as the Remover of Obstacles and more generally as Lord of Beginnings and Lord of Obstacles, patron of arts and sciences and the deity of intellect and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most recognizable of the Asian deities this representation of Ganesha is sure to enlighten your home with endlessly timeless style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HD Asian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64676798103923,"sku":"cup1789791442278","price":184.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/7054\/8083\/files\/ganesha-statue---antique-thai-style-bronze-ganesha-statue-sat-on-conch---10cm4_1.jpg?v=1789791447","url":"https:\/\/yuletideclad.shop\/products\/ganesha-statue-antique-thai-style-bronze-ganesha-statue-sat-on-conch-10cm4","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}