Ganesha Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 20cm/8"
Ganesha Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 20cm/8"
Ganesha Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 20cm/8"
Ganesha Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 20cm/8"
Ganesha Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 20cm/8"
Ganesha Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 20cm/8"
Ganesha Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 20cm/8"
Ganesha Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 20cm/8"
Ganesha Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 20cm/8"
Ganesha Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 20cm/8"
Ganesha Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 20cm/8"
Ganesha Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 20cm/8"

Ganesha Statue - Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 20cm/8"

Material: Bronze

Origin: Indonesia

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  • Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 20cm/8"

    Measures (Height) 20cm/8"

    Antique Javanese style bronze seated Ganesha from Indonesia.

    Ganesha is seated on a cushioned seat. His mount, a mouse, to the left of him. A lotus petal shaped aureole, can be seen behind him, confirming his divinity.

    The distinctive patina of the piece is particularly delightful.

    Ganesha is the elephant headed son of Shiva. He holds his axe, conch shell and sweetmeats in his hands. His lower left hand is held in the Abhaya or protection pose. The Abhaya mudra is performed in place of a physical item.

    This raised hand position represents a blessing over all. The Abhaya mudra communicates protection, care and guidance through challenging obstacles, which are all given without judgement. Whilst an elephant-headed deity wielding an axe may inspire images of a belligerent warhead, rest assured this item represents something far more encouraging. Instead, the axe is rooted in metaphor and promotes the idea that we should cut away the obstacles before us. In destroying our vices and obstacles, be they certain hurdles in our lives or more abstract feelings such as jealousy and anger, we can source new beginnings and cultivate a new approach to the things that have been worrying us.

    The conch shell is well-recognised today as the musical instrument of war, with movie characters always seeming to be well seasoned players of its booming notes; it is only a shame that conductors fail to recognise its place in the modern orchestra. However, our association with the conch and war are not misplaced, as ancient Indians used to blow the shell to indicate the commence of any conflict, religious rites or event. The conch therefore symbolises victory and accomplishment. When Ganesha is depicted holding a conch it thus demonstrates his encouragement of triumph in war and fulfilment in life.

    Ganesha also holds laddus, the name for Indian sweetmeats. Whilst some may interpret this as Ganesha simply having a sweet tooth or a (relatable) penchant for candy, it is no surprise that the sweet delicacies carry further meaning. These tasty treats represent the reward for a wisely-led life and the eternal sweetness that comes from a fulfilled experience. Dentists around the world will be delighted to hear that Ganesha is never depicted actually eating the sweetmeats, but this item of the deity does also show his parallels with everyday human life.

    This relates to Ganesha's status as a Vedic God, which means he does not forget even those who are not his devotees and instead looks out for everyone. This is communicated through his depiction as always looking upwards or at eye-level, as he is surveying all human life and is therefore not solely focussed on those praying to him.

    The direction of Ganesha's trunk has symbolic meaning. Here the trunk turns to Ganesha's left. This signifies the direction for success in the world. It is a position associated with grihastas, or householders. In his early forms in India, Ganesha was associated with fertility.

    Later he became widely revered as the Remover of Obstacles and more generally as Lord of Beginnings and Lord of Obstacles, patron of arts and sciences and the deity of intellect and wisdom.

    One of the most recognizable of the Asian deities this representation of Ganesha is sure to enlighten your home with endlessly timeless style.

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