Lord Ganesha Dancing on His Rat

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Name: Lord Ganesha Dancing on His Rat
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: EB91
Price: 440.00 USD
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	EB91
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 12.5 inch
	Width: 8 inch
	Depth: 4.5 inch
	Weight 2.82 kg

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Auspicious Beginnings

Invite prosperity and remove obstacles with this beautifully crafted statue of Lord Ganesha. Revered as the god of wisdom, intellect, and new beginnings, Ganesha is one of the most beloved deities in the Hindu pantheon. His image is often invoked before the start of any major endeavor, ensuring success and good fortune. Display this statue prominently in your home or office to attract positive energy and blessings.

Divine Form and Symbolism

This depiction captures Ganesha in a joyful, dynamic pose, dancing atop his loyal vahana (mount), the rat. The dance is not merely an expression of joy, but a symbol of controlled power, signifying Ganesha's mastery over the universe. The rat, often named Mushika, represents desire and worldly attachments. Ganesha's control over the rat symbolizes his ability to overcome these obstacles, leading devotees towards enlightenment. His large belly represents the acceptance of all things, good and bad, and his trunk symbolizes adaptability and the power to overcome challenges. His four arms hold symbolic items that include an axe, a sweet and a hand gesture of blessing. The axe symbolizes his power to cut off the bonds of attachment.

Exquisite Craftsmanship

Crafted from copper, this statue is a stunning example of traditional artistry. The surface is meticulously gilded with 24-karat gold, creating a radiant and luxurious finish that reflects light beautifully. The statue measures 12.5 inches in height, 8.0 inches in width, and 4.5 inches in depth, making it a substantial and eye-catching piece for any space. The intricate details, from the ornate headdress to the delicate features of Ganesha’s face and the rat's saddle, demonstrate the skill and dedication of the artisans who created it. The copper base is detailed with lotuses.

Stories of Lord Ganesha

Numerous tales surround the birth and adventures of Lord Ganesha. One popular story tells of how Ganesha acquired his elephant head. Parvati, Shiva's consort, created Ganesha from the sandalwood paste she used for bathing to guard the entrance while she bathed. Shiva, returning from a long absence, was stopped by Ganesha, whom he did not recognize. Enraged, Shiva severed Ganesha's head. Parvati was devastated, and Shiva, realizing his mistake, promised to replace Ganesha's head with that of the first living being he encountered. That being was an elephant, and thus Ganesha was reborn with an elephant head, forever revered as the remover of obstacles and the bestower of wisdom.

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.