{"product_id":"statuette-ancienne-de-ganesh-sculptee-dans-du-bois-15-cm-de-haut-109-3-g-superbe-piece","title":"Ancient statuette of Ganesh carved from sandalwood - 15 cm high - 109.3 g. - Superb piece!","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the product:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e → Name\/Type: Antique wooden Ganesh statuette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🌍 ⛏️ Origin: India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🧬 Material: Sandalwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 📐 Dimensions: ± 15 centimeters high x 4.5 centimeters in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e ⚖️ Weight: ± 109.3 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🔬 Treatment: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🗿 Date of manufacture\/period: ± 1959\/1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e ⭐ Condition: Used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 📦 Packaging: Individually wrapped in paper and cardboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 📜 Certificate: Zen Curiosity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🎁 Ideal as a gift or a treat for yourself! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\" data-end=\"238\" data-start=\"204\"\u003e 📋 Identification sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"158\"\u003e 👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eRepresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"252\"\u003e The statuette represents \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eGanesha\u003c\/strong\u003e , a major deity of Hinduism, recognizable by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"280\"\u003e His \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eelephant head\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"337\"\u003e Her \u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"313\"\u003elarge, symbolic belly\u003c\/strong\u003e (prosperity, wisdom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"359\"\u003efour arms\u003c\/strong\u003e (a classic attribute of many Hindu deities)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"484\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"445\"\u003emouse\/rat Mushika\u003c\/strong\u003e at her feet (her vehicle or vahana)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e The typical posture: \u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eone leg raised\u003c\/strong\u003e , often associated with a dancing or hip-swaying performance (a form called \u003cem data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eNritya Ganapati\u003c\/em\u003e ). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e 🪵 \u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e The statuette appears to be carved from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"704\"\u003elight-colored wood\u003c\/strong\u003e , probably:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eSandalwood\u003c\/strong\u003e → very common in India, light odor and fine carving.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e The fineness of the sculpture, the floral motifs and the details of the clothing are reminiscent of \u003cstrong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eIndian craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e , particularly from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu or Rajasthan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eMonobloc\u003c\/strong\u003e sculpture (one single piece of wood).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e Traditional motifs: lotus, crown, richly decorated clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003erat Mushika\u003c\/strong\u003e is finely depicted in front of the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003elotus flower-shaped base\u003c\/strong\u003e is typical of Indian religious sculptures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003e 🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eTraditionally produced\u003c\/strong\u003e , often sold in arts and crafts markets in India\u003cbr data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e 🔸 Handmade or semi-artisanal (hand tools + knife finishing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e This type of sculpture is often intended for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eSpiritual decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e Domestic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eofferings\u003c\/strong\u003e or small altars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eSymbolic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003egifts\u003c\/strong\u003e (protection and luck) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e 🕉️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eSymbolic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e Ganesha is the Hindu deity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003e Who \u003cstrong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eremoves the obstacles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eProsperity\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eknowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eluck\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e Protector of travellers, homes and businesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2300\"\u003e The dancing posture ( \u003cem data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eNritya Ganapati\u003c\/em\u003e ) symbolizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eJoy\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003ecreativity\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eharmony\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003e Positive movement and success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zen Curiosity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56211462553948,"sku":null,"price":73.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0882\/0146\/2108\/files\/IMG_6644_bcb3b3ee-000b-4b5c-bb35-f076454ecd46.jpg?v=1765473944","url":"https:\/\/www.zencuriosity.com\/en\/products\/statuette-ancienne-de-ganesh-sculptee-dans-du-bois-15-cm-de-haut-109-3-g-superbe-piece","provider":"Zen Curiosity (ex. 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