Ganesha Dancing on Rat

Email

Whatsapp

Facebook

Pinterest

Twitter

Copy link

Name: Ganesha Dancing on Rat
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZBJ07
Price: 295.00 USD
Availability: InStock

CHF237

Includes any tariffs and taxes

Notify me when this item is available

Specifications

	ZBJ07
	Copper Statue Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 4.5 inch
	Width: 2.5 inch
	Depth: 1.5 inch
	Weight 270 kg

Delivery and Return Policies

	Returns and Exchanges accepted within 7 days
	Free Delivery

Easy Returns

Return within 7 days of
order delivery.See T&Cs

Fully Insured

All orders are fully insured
to ensure peace of mind.

100% Handmade

All products are
MADE IN INDIA.

The Ecstatic Dance of the Remover of Obstacles

Experience the vibrant energy and divine grace of Lord Ganesha captured in this exquisite copper statue, lavishly gilded with 24-karat gold. This remarkable piece depicts the beloved deity in a dynamic dancing pose, a testament to his joyful and uninhibited nature. Known as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences, and the deva of intellect and wisdom, Ganesha is one of the most revered deities in the Hindu pantheon. This particular representation highlights his playful and energetic spirit, inviting blessings and good fortune into your home or sacred space.

Symbolism and Divine Grace

The multi-armed depiction of Ganesha is rich with symbolism. Each arm represents different divine powers and aspects of his lordship. In this ecstatic dance, the numerous arms convey the boundless energy and power he wields. His gentle yet firm stance on the back of his vahana, the humble rat, illustrates a profound teaching: that even the smallest and most seemingly insignificant creature can serve as a vehicle for divine purpose. The rat, often seen as a symbol of desire, greed, and ego, is controlled and guided by Ganesha, signifying his mastery over all worldly attachments and hindrances. His large ears signify his ability to listen intently to devotees, while his trunk is believed to be a symbol of his supreme intellect and discriminative power. The legend of Ganesha's mount, the rat, is fascinating. It is said that Ganesha once subdued a demon named Mooshika, who, in his grief, begged Ganesha to accept him as his vehicle. Another tale suggests that the rat was a sage who was cursed and transformed, and Ganesha's acceptance of him as a mount allowed him to serve the deity. This act of compassion and inclusivity reflects Ganesha's all-embracing nature.

Artistry and Auspiciousness

Crafted from high-quality copper and adorned with the lustrous sheen of 24-karat gold, this statue is a masterpiece of devotional art. The intricate details, from the delicate rendering of Ganesha's divine form to the ornate base, speak of skilled craftsmanship. The golden finish imparts a sense of purity, divinity, and prosperity. In many cultures, gold is associated with wealth, auspiciousness, and spiritual enlightenment, making this statue an ideal object for worship, meditation, or as a treasured decorative piece. Place this magnificent Ganesha statue in your puja room, living space, or office to invoke his blessings for success, wisdom, and an obstacle-free journey through life. Its compact size makes it versatile, fitting beautifully on shelves, altars, or tabletops. Let the divine dance of Ganesha inspire joy and harmony in your surroundings.

How are Nepalese copper statues made?

Nepalese statues and sculptures are best known for their unique small religious figures and ritual paraphernalia for over two thousand years. These are mainly cast in copper alloy. Nepal draws influences from the artistic styles of Buddhism and Hinduism, and therefore the sculptors of the country specialize in making the icons of both these religions. Over the years, Nepalese sculptures evolved into their own distinctive iconography. Some characteristic features of these sculptures that differ from other pieces are exaggerated physical postures, youthful and sensual features, languid eyes, wider faces having serene expressions, and ornate flourishes. The Buddhist deity icons of Nepal have tremendous demand in countries such as China and Tibet for ritual purposes in their temples and monasteries.

Nepalese statues and sculptures have a high copper content and therefore develop a slightly reddish patina on the surface as they age. However, the most unique feature of Nepalese copper statues is their decorative detailing. The pieces are heavily gilded and sometimes inlaid with semi-precious stones. This embellishment protects them from getting tarnished. The traditional lost-wax method for casting Nepalese copper statues remains the most practiced technique in Nepal for many centuries. This process involves many steps and requires skilled artists.

The first step in lost-wax sculpting is to make a wax replica of the desired Buddhist deity to be cast in copper. This replica is created by hand and therefore needs excellent artistic skills otherwise fine features will be lacking.

Once the wax replica is made, it is then coated with a special mixture of clay with a brush. This layer of clay is hardened when left to dry. A small hole is made on the base of the wax mould so that the wax flows away when it is heated.

At this stage, a hollow mould in the shape of the deity is obtained.

This is the time to pour liquid copper into the hollow mould which is then allowed to cool and harden inside a container of cold water. When the liquid metal has hardened, the mould is removed and the statue within is revealed.

The artist works on the details of the statue using various tools. It is then polished to get a shiny and lustrous surface.

Now comes the most important part of Nepalese art which is gold gilding. This is done by the traditional fire gilding method. A mixture of mercury and 18K gold is applied on the surface of the statue and heat is applied using a flame torch. The result is that mercury evaporates along with impurities, leaving a pure 24K gold finish.

The lost-wax method of sculpting is the most preferred technique

for artists to cast a metallic statue having intricate details. Since Nepalese copper sculptures require extraneous effort for giving a majestic look by adding special embellishments, it takes several weeks to complete one masterpiece. A 24K gold gilded copper sculpture retains its brilliant luster for many years and appears as like before. Nepalese sculptures continue to remain one of the finest specimens of the art of the East that have a strong aesthetic appeal that other sculptures cannot match.