{"product_id":"antique-brass-rocking-chair-ganesha-idol","title":"Antique Brass Rocking Chair Ganesha Idol: The Sovereign Scholar","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eReimagining the patron of letters in a moment of study, this antique brass rocking chair Ganesha idol merges divine intellect with intimate warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosture \u0026amp; form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: The elephant-headed deity sits relaxed upon an ornate rocking chair, engrossed in a thick, open manuscript.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: A subtle, chalky verdigris oxidation pools within the deep crevices, beautifully highlighting the warm, burnished bronze tones of the raised surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey attribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: A devoted Mooshika (mouse) perches playfully on the curved runner of the chair, looking up attentively at his master.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCraftsmanship detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Executed via solid lost-wax casting, the piece features exceptional textural details, including a meticulously chased woven cane pattern on the chair's backrest.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of Lord Ganesha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn classical Hindu theology, Lord Ganesha is celebrated as the supreme lord of intellect, wisdom, and the patron of literature. By depicting the deity deeply immersed in a brass Ganesha reading book while seated in a vernacular rocking chair, the artisan bridges sacred iconography with deeply relatable, human curiosity. The ever-faithful Mooshika resting at his feet signifies the tamed ego and the restless mind, sitting quietly while higher intellect is engaged. The deliberate application of a lightly oxidized, antiqued patina evokes the romantic permanence of a cherished library artifact rather than a formal temple bronze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this enchanting casting on a heavy mahogany desk or a sturdy library shelf, where its whimsical yet grounding silhouette can command the room. It functions flawlessly as a brass Ganesha idol for study room decor, making it a highly thoughtful graduation or corporate gift for an avid scholar. Standing at sixteen and a half inches tall, the figure shares the approximate vertical height of a standard upright briefcase, demanding a dedicated, uncluttered display surface. At an exceptional 12.81 kg, the massive volume of the cast metal provides undeniable, unshakeable permanence to its chosen spot. The immense foundry skill required to seamlessly cast both the detailed, patterned chair and the relaxed deity as a unified, balanced composition validates this piece as a premium collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eEquip this joyous scholar with a matching antique brass storage vessel to curate a functional, narrative-driven library desk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46190930624687,"sku":"VSP-100","price":38500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/63_Compressed_f517bc6c-0a7f-4adb-9108-594fa00e2406.jpg?v=1762172437","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/antique-brass-rocking-chair-ganesha-idol","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}