{"product_id":"reading-ganesha-brass-statue","title":"Reading Ganesha Brass Statue: The Intellectual Sovereign","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eReclining in quiet intellectual pursuit, the elephant deity is captured mid-verse, elevating the act of study into a moment of reverence.\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=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosture \u0026amp; Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: This reading Ganesha brass statue depicts the deity in a relaxed, reclining posture, casually resting against a bolster pillow while holding an 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=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish Contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: A heavy, distressed chalky teal verdigris blankets the textured robes and base, intentionally isolating the burnished golden-brass glow of the deity's face, trunk, and hands.\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=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey Attribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: The open book held in the hands features finely chased detailing, emphasizing his role as the patron of arts and sciences.\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=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCraftsmanship Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Executed through dense lost-wax casting, utilizing a multi-stage chemical patination process to achieve the striking color separation between the skin and garments.\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=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; 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=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWhile frequently depicted standing or seated in formal blessing, this specific reclining posture highlights Ganesha's role as the divine intellectual and the patron of letters. As the legendary scribe who transcribed the epic Mahabharata, holding an open text signifies the pursuit of knowledge and intellectual clarity. The dramatic contrast between the excavated verdigris garments and the radiant, polished face serves a dual purpose: it draws the viewer's eye directly to the deity's focused expression while rooting the piece in the aesthetic tradition of ancient, weathered temple bronzes.\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=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; 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=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this piece on a dark wood executive desk or a curated library shelf, where its relaxed posture brings a sense of grounded focus to a workspace. It serves as an exceptional antique brass study decor accent, making it a deeply thoughtful graduation or corporate promotion gift for a scholar. Measuring 6.5 inches in length, the sculpture occupies roughly the horizontal footprint of a standard paperback novel, allowing it to sit comfortably alongside books or monitors. At a substantial 2.36 kg, the solid cast metal ensures absolute stability on any surface. The precision required to separate the vivid verdigris patina from the polished golden facial features marks this as a specialized, premium foundry creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eCultivate an atmosphere of intellect and charm by grouping this scholarly figure with a rocking chair Ganesha idol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46141012050095,"sku":"VSP-065","price":7100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/111_Compressed.jpg?v=1761983222","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/reading-ganesha-brass-statue","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}