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Title: Rare Bronze Hindu Mythological God 'Ganesha' Limited Edition – 5 of 18.

Overview: A stylistic representation of creative works, bearing the hallmark of a contemporary artist – Rodjaktook Phongsathorn, from one of Bangkok’s leading Universities. The statue is beautifully mounted on a marble base and bears the engraved Limited Edition number at the back 5 of 18, supported by a Certificate of Authenticity. The statue was created during the Thai calendar year 2563 (Western date -2019).

Description: An exquisite and masterfully conceived example of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity from Hindu literature and mythology, son of Shiva and Parvati, known as the 'Remover of Obstacles', and god of success and fortune.

In Indian mythology, Ganesha is the God of the universal popularity among Hindu's and portrayed as an idol with the body of a man and the head of an elephant, having only one tusk. Ganesha's head is symbolic of the wisdom of the elephant and represents man's eternal striving towards integration with nature.

Image Details: The deity is superbly modeled in traditional archaic style, depicted seated cross-legged in the Lotus or 'padmasana' pose, meditating on a decorative prayer rug, richly elevated by an elaborately tiered marble plinth. The figures right hand is rich in a symbol of gesture while simultaneously holding his own broken tusk, as the left hand supports his trunk.

xxxxDevoutly positioned at the base is the mouse ‘Mooshakraja’, also known as Mooshikasura, who is considered to be Lord Ganesha’s vehicle or ‘Vahana’. He was a former Demon transformed by Ganesha and became Mooshak, the mouse who symbolizes uncontrolled desires and ego that can nibble all that is good in a person.

xxxx Ganesha is shown unclothed above the waist, dressed in typical royal attire, adorned in jeweled and floral ornamentation, wearing a knee-length 'Chawng Khun' wrap secured by a decorative belt draped in pendants, complemented by an elaborate frontal sash extended at the front of his garment. Ganesha's well-proportioned head is beautifully rendered with a slight tilt, wearing a conical-shaped floral headdress above an interconnected arched 'Diadem' style crown, surmounted by a gem radiance. The image is further adorned throughout with elaborate armlets, bracelets and anklets, while the reverse is highly detailed showing the intricately carved lines of his garment.

Cast in the lost wax method, the bronze surface has a wonderful chemically induced olive-green patina. The statue is a masterpiece of dynamic artistry, beautifully rendered with exacting detail throughout. A must have for the avid collector.

Origin:xxxxxxxxx Bangkok, Thailand.

Period:xxxxxxxx Late Ayutthaya Style.

Composition:xx Bronze, verde-green patina.

Height:xxxxxxxx 11.50 inches (29.21cm).

Observation:xxx Excellent Condition (as shown). Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.

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Shipping: Item(s) shipped direct from Thailand worldwide, through Thailand Post Register Airmail (3-4 weeks) or Sea Freight (4-5 weeks) depending on size and weight. All items shall be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, and related charges, which may be assessed by the buyer's government.

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NOTE: Being a religious artifact, a permit will need to be obtained from the Archaeological Department of Fine Arts, certifying this article is allowed to leave the country of Thailand. Expect a one week delay in shipping.

Terms: Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment, and must be received within 24 hours of the auction end: includes a 14 day return policy, item must be returned in the exact same condition as sold. Return shipment must be paid by the purchaser.

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