The artist has, however, greatly excelled in his other innovations, which make this Ganapati form more characteristic of the god of Srashti, or that of creation. He has added to Srashti Ganapati form a flower arch consisting of creepers, leaves and corn, a contrast to Shiva's fire-arch of 'Anandatandava', the dance for dissolution. Shiva's arch consists of flames all over, the symbol of conflagration of the creation. The arch of Srashti Ganapati sends forth vegetation and corn and is the symbol of creation, life and productivity. His sash stretches on both sides - right and left, in equal measure and proportion symbolising cosmic balance, the key of creation. His mouse, representing nature, is quite healthy and fully grown. It has been based on a smooth round disc, obviously the symbol of earth. This round disc, the earth, lies stretched upon a lotus pedestal. Lotus is obviously the ocean. The earth, submerged during the deluge, now floats on ocean's surface and the nature has on it a congenial climate to grow and prosper.
In craftsmanship this brass-piece is simply superb. Lord Ganesha has been invoked by hundreds of name, which include 'Maha Pandit', 'Brahmin' etc. With his elegantly fully covered legs, bare feet, impressive forehead and postures of his hands he looks very much a Brahmin. The artist did not subordinate aesthetic interest to votive ones. He did not hence over-adorned his image. His pot belly is usually a matter of artistic delight but this master-caster kept his belly in reasonable proportion and did not depend on quaint things for his appeal. Despite a total mythological theme the artist's sense of realism is very strong. Had it not been Ganapati's heavy weight on its back, the mouse might have gone away long back.
How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?
Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.
Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.
In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth.
Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity.
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