A seated Ganesha murti, fair and portly and childlike. Sculpted from the finest quality stone quarried in India, this marble Ganesha statue brings out the glacial beauty of His complexion. He is clad in a dhoti the colour of pale buttery yellow, which leaves the rest of His form bare to the onlooker’s eye.
Lots of gold and pale green elements in the colour palette. For example, the lines of the studded crown on Ganesha’s head, the tilakas on His brow (moon and trident, indicative of Shiva, His father), and the ample adornments on His chubby child’s body. In keeping with the iconography of the traditional Ganesha idol, He is possessed of four arms (chaturbhujadhari).
An unassuming sheetcake plinth, as is the norm with exquisite marble sculptures such as this one. One knee propped against a cushion; the mouse vahana next to the other, with a laddoo in its forepaws. It takes great skill to make marble look as silken and as fluid as it does on the dhoti in this Ganesha sculpture.
How to clean and maintain marble statues?
Marble has been a preferred material for sculptors and artists for more than a thousand years. It is a rock that undergoes metamorphism which causes recrystallization of the original carbonate mineral grains. Marble comes in various colors, designs, and dimensions. Pure white marble is the most preferred type of marble for making sculptures and statues since time immemorial. White marble is especially used for sculpting stone monumental sculptures since ancient times. The natural shine and luster of the carbonate crystals of white marble give a lavish and beautiful appearance to the statue.
Marble stone statues are highly durable and can even withstand harsh weather conditions without getting corroded, therefore, they can be kept indoors or outdoors without getting damaged or weathered. Although these statues can last for many decades, their regular care and cleaning are essential to increase their longevity and beautiful appearance.
Marble statues need periodical cleaning to maintain their flawless look. However, harsh and deep cleaning can result in making the statue look dull. If your marble statue is withering away, it is recommended to take the help of a professional cleaner. Marble is a delicate material and therefore needs proper care.
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