Ganesha, marble, India, 19th century.
500,00 zł
Full-plastic sculpture depicting the god Ganesha – one of the most important deities of the Hindu pantheon, removing all obstacles and patronizing new beginnings. The deity is shown in the traditional hieratic seated position of the Lalitasana type (position of royal relaxation), in which the bent, left leg rests flat and the right leg is lowered down, resting with the foot on the ground. This arrangement in Indian iconography symbolizes the perfect balance between the spiritual world and earthly activity. The figure is characterized by a rounded belly signifying prosperity and abundance. The entire composition is set on an integral, massive plinth (base) with an austere rectangular design. The right hand is raised in the symbolic gesture of abhaya mudra (a gesture of care and dispelling of fear). In his left hand resting on his knee, the deity holds the traditional modaka sweet, which is his attribute. This is the deity’s favorite sweet and symbolizes the supreme sweetness of spiritual enlightenment, pure wisdom and the inner joy that awaits a person after overcoming all of life’s obstacles and one’s own ego. Ganesha’s head is crowned by a tall mukut-type crown with a radial linear ornament, and the structure is capped by a large nimbus merged with the throne backrest. The sculpture has a damaged nimbus, trunk and part of the face.
Dimensions: 22.5 cm (height) x 15.5 cm (width) x 8 cm (depth)
Weight: 2.9 kg
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Description
Ganesha is one of the most important and recognizable deities of Hinduism. He is considered the god of wisdom, prosperity and the patron of knowledge and learning, and the deity who removes all obstacles in life's path. Therefore, his images are traditionally placed in homes and new workplaces. The elephant's head symbolizes wisdom and prudence, while the prominent belly refers to prosperity, abundance and the ability to "digest" all of life's experiences. The distinctive broken fang (Ekadanta) is one of the deity's primary attributes, linking him to the writing of sacred books. Other frequently appearing attributes are the noose (pasha) and the hook (ankusha), symbolizing, respectively, the grasping of difficulties and the taming of the human ego, and the motivation to walk the right path.
Additional information
| Weight | 2,9 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22,5 × 15,5 × 8 cm |
| Type |
Sculpture |
| Form |
Full figure sculpture |
| Materiał |
Marble |
| Kolorystyka |
White-Gray |
| Technika |
Carving |
| Czas powstania |
XIX century. |
| Kraj pochodzenia |
India |
| Autor |
Unknown |
| State of preservation |
Damage to the nimbus, trunk and parts of the face |
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