{"product_id":"ganesha-statue-antique-thai-style-bronze-seated-silver-ganesha-statue-8cm3","title":"Ganesha Statue - Antique Thai Style Bronze Seated Silver Ganesha Statue - 8cm\/3\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGanesha Statue - Antique Thai Style Bronze Seated Silver Ganesha Statue - 8cm\/3\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures (Height) 8cm\/3\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn expressively cast\u003cspan\u003e a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003entique Thai style silver seated 4-arm Ganesha. \u003c\/span\u003eThe elephant-headed god is wearing a long\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edhoti with crossed cloth around his portly waist. The distinctive patina of the piece is particularly delightful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGanesha is the elephant headed son of Shiva. He holds his battle axe, lotus flower and sweetmeats, in his hands. His fourth hand he holds in a gesture of protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhilst an elephant-headed deity wielding a weapon, axe or lasso may inspire images of a belligerent warhead, rest assured these items represent something far more encouraging. Instead, these instruments are rooted in metaphor and promote 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eGanesha also holds laddus, the name for Indian sweetmeats. Whilst some may interpret this as Ganesha simply having a sweet tooth or a (relatable) penchant for candy, it is no surprise that the sweet delicacies carry further meaning. These tasty treats represent the reward for a wisely-led life and the eternal sweetness that comes from a fulfilled experience. Dentists around the world will be delighted to hear that Ganesha is never depicted actually \u003ci\u003eeating\u003c\/i\u003e the sweetmeats, but this item of the deity does also show his parallels with everyday human life. This relates to Ganesha’s status as a Vedic God, which means he does not forget even those who are not his devotees and instead looks out for everyone. This is communicated through his depiction as always looking upwards or at eye-level, as he is surveying all human life and is therefore not solely focussed on those praying to him.\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. \u003cspan\u003eThe direction of Ganesha's trunk has symbolic meaning. Here the trunk turns to Ganesha's left. This signifies the direction for success in the world. It is a position associated with grihastas, or householders.\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. 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\u003ePlease note - This Ganesha is silver only in appearance.\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":64676793352563,"sku":"rap1789791177499","price":98.8,"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-silver-ganesha-statue---8cm3_1.jpg?v=1789791182","url":"https:\/\/yuletideclad.shop\/products\/ganesha-statue-antique-thai-style-bronze-seated-silver-ganesha-statue-8cm3","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}