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Antique Thau Style Bronze Dancing Ganesha Statue - 30cm/12" Measures (Height) 30cm/12" An expressively cast Antique Thai style bronze dancing Ganesha standing over a circular lotus leaf plinth, which is itself set upon a square pedestal. The elephant-headed god is wearing a short dhoti with crossed cloth around his portly waist The distinctive patina of the piece is particularly delightful. Ganesha is the elephant headed son of Shiva. He holds his broken tusk in one hand, conch shell, laddus or sweetmeats and a noose in his other hands. Ganesha is often found playing a musical instrument. Similar to Krishna Ganesha celebrates life through it's pleasures and beauty. 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. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. SCBR3741 Ganesha is often found playing a musical instrument. Similar to Krishna Ganesha celebrates life through it's pleasures and beauty. 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. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian A Recommended products Provided by Ganesha Statue - Antique Thai Style Bronze Dancing 39cm/16" View item Ganesha Statue - Antique Thai Style Bronze Seated Ganesh 31cm/12" View item Antique Javanese Style Bronze Seated Indonesian Ganesha Statue - 30cm/12" View item Antique Thai Style Bronze Reclining Ganesha Statue on Moon - 31cm/12" View item Ganesha Statue - Antique Thai Style Bronze Kneeling Ganesh Statue - 17cm/7" View item Ganesha Statue - Antique Thai Style Bronze Standing Ganesh Statue - 19cm/8" View item Antique Thai Style Bronze Seated Green 4-Arm Ganesha Statue - 31cm/12" View item Ganesha Statue - Antique Thai Style Bronze Kneeling Ganesh 18cm/7" View item