Ganesha
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ZH89 |
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Brass Statue |
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Height: 9 inch |
| Width: 5.2 inch | |
| Depth: 2 inch | |
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Weight 2.10 kg |
| Delivery and Return Policies |
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Returns and Exchanges accepted within 7 days |
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Free Delivery |
In the present form Ganesha is seated in a precarious posture on an uncomfortable seat supported by lotus buds, and flowers etc. He has four hands, the upper right hand is holding a parasu (battle axe), while the lower one is in the gesture of abhaya (assurance). The upper left hand is holding an ankusa (elephant goad), while the lower one is holding a ghanta (bell). Ganesha right leg in resting on a lotus flower. His mount, the mouse is standing on his right leg, while Ganesha's left leg is slightly raised up and placed on the back of the mouse. His face has been modelled in profile and his trunk is slight turned on the proper left side. He has two eyes, two drooping ears incised with designs, and two unequal lengths of tusks. He is also wearing a beautiful crown.
The halo (prabhamandala) behind the head is in the shape of a pipal leaf. The border of the halo is incised with the design of lotus petals. The frontal humps are also incised with decoration and encircled by chains. Moreover, he is wearing a flowing scarf and a dhoti, incised with decorated designs. The ornaments Ganesa is is wearing includes necklaces, a long garland, bracelets, armlets, and anklets. The trunk is also encircled by a chain along with a pendent.
References:
P. Martin Dubost, Ganesa: The Enchanter of the Three Worlds, Mumbai, 1977.
R. C. Majumdar, The Age of Imperial Kanauj, Bombay, 1955.
This description by Dr. Shailendra Kr. Verma.
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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.
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Q. Is the statue hollow or solid ?A. Brass statues are made through a process of clay casting, hence are hollow. Whereas, panchaloha bronze statues are made through a process of lost wax casting, hence they are solid.
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Q. Can I return the statue ?A. Of course you can return a statue. Returns need to be initiated within seven (7) days after delivery. All returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached. To know more about our Return Policy, please visit Return Policy.
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Q. Can you customise the statue for me ?A. For any customisation, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.
