{"product_id":"ganesha-statue-antique-thai-style-bronze-seated-4-arm-ganesha-statue-21cm8","title":"Ganesha Statue - Antique Thai Style Bronze Seated 4-Arm Ganesha Statue - 21cm\/8\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Thai Style Bronze Seated 4-Arm Ganesha Statue - 21cm\/8\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures (Height) 21cm\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn expressively cast\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAntique Thai style bronze 4-arm Ganesha seated\u003c\/span\u003e over a circular pedestal embellished with a mouse. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elephant-headed god is wearing a short\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edhoti with crossed cloth around his portly waist\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\u003eHere, Ganesha holds his trident and a noose\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein his hands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe trident's primary association is with the destruction of evil and ignorance. By holding the trident, Ganesha embodies the power to remove obstacles not just in the physical world but also in the spiritual and intellectual realms. It signifies his ability to destroy ignorance and lead his devotees to wisdom and enlightenment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eWhilst an elephant-headed deity wielding a rope or lasso may inspire images of a belligerent warhead, rest assured this item represents something far more encouraging. Instead, this instrument is rooted in metaphor and promotes the idea that we should cut away the obstacles before us. In destroying our vices and obstacles, be they certain hurdles in our lives or more abstract feelings such as jealousy and anger, we can source new beginnings and cultivate a new approach to the things that have been worrying us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGanesha is often found playing a musical instrument. Similar to Krishna Ganesha celebrates life through it's pleasures and beauty. The direction of Ganesha's trunk has symbolic meaning. Here the trunk turns to Ganesha's\u003cspan\u003e left\u003c\/span\u003e. This signifies the direction for success in the world. It is a position associated with grihastas, or householders.\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. One 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":64676789420403,"sku":"ajs1789790999922","price":165.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/7054\/8083\/files\/ganesha-statue---antique-thai-style-bronze-seated-4-arm-ganesha-statue---21cm8_1.jpg?v=1789791004","url":"https:\/\/yuletideclad.shop\/products\/ganesha-statue-antique-thai-style-bronze-seated-4-arm-ganesha-statue-21cm8","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}