{"product_id":"ganesh-statue-antique-khmer-style-seated-wood-ganesha-statue-22cm-9","title":"Ganesh Statue - Antique Khmer Style Seated Wood Ganesha Statue - 22cm\/9\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGanesh Statue - Antique Khmer Style Seated Wood Ganesha Statue - 22cm\/9\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures (Height) 22cm\/9\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\" data-renderer=\"lm\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; color: var(--tw-prose-body); max-width: 65ch; --tw-prose-body: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-headings: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-lead: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-links: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-bold: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-counters: var(--fg-secondary); --tw-prose-bullets: var(--fg-secondary); --tw-prose-hr: var(--border-medium); --tw-prose-quotes: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-quote-borders: var(--border-medium); --tw-prose-captions: var(--fg-secondary); --tw-prose-kbd: #111827; --tw-prose-kbd-shadows: 17 24 39; --tw-prose-code: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-pre-code: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-pre-bg: oklch(var(--offset-color)); --tw-prose-th-borders: var(--border-medium); --tw-prose-td-borders: var(--border-medium); --tw-prose-invert-body: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-headings: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-lead: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-links: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-bold: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-counters: var(--fg-secondary); --tw-prose-invert-bullets: var(--fg-secondary); --tw-prose-invert-hr: var(--border-medium); --tw-prose-invert-quotes: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-quote-borders: var(--border-medium); --tw-prose-invert-captions: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-kbd: #fff; --tw-prose-invert-kbd-shadows: 255 255 255; --tw-prose-invert-code: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-pre-code: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-pre-bg: oklch(var(--offset-color)); --tw-prose-invert-th-borders: var(--border-medium); --tw-prose-invert-td-borders: var(--border-medium); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.625; display: inline; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; --font-thin: 430; --font-extralight: 430; --font-light: 430; --font-normal: 430; --font-semimedium: 530; --font-medium: 530; --font-semibold: 530; --font-bold: 630; --font-extrabold: 630; --font-black: 630; font-weight: var(--font-normal); font-variation-settings: 'opsz' 12, 'slnt' var(--font-slnt); font-family: var(--pplx-answer), var(--pplx-serif), ui-serif, Georgia, Cambria, var(--pplx-cjk-serif), serif; letter-spacing: var(--font-serif-answer-letter-spacing); border: 0px solid var(--border-medium);\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAn antique Khmer‑style seated wood \u003cstrong\u003eGanesha\u003c\/strong\u003e from Cambodia, carved with a gently rounded body and poised in a relaxed, cross‑legged posture. The figure is finished in a \u003cstrong\u003erich\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eblue\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003etone\u003c\/strong\u003e with golden highlights that pick out the crown, jewellery and edges of the garments, giving the piece a warm, luminous presence despite its compact size.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.hdasianart.com\/blogs\/news\/the-rise-of-ganesha-in-cambodia-a-journey-through-faith-art-and-history\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"The Rise of Ganesha in Cambodia: A Journey Through ...\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hdasianart.com\/blogs\/news\/the-rise-of-ganesha-in-cambodia-a-journey-through-faith-art-and-history\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGanesha\u003c\/strong\u003e, the elephant‑headed son of Shiva, is shown holding his broken tusk in one hand, along with a \u003cstrong\u003echakra\u003c\/strong\u003e (discus) and \u003cstrong\u003econch\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eshell\u003c\/strong\u003e—attributes more commonly associated with Vishnu, here emphasising Ganesha’s role as a celebrant of \u003cstrong\u003elife’s\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003epleasures\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebeauty\u003c\/strong\u003e and a guardian of cosmic order. He also holds laddus, Indian sweetmeats that symbolise the rewards of a wisely led life and the enduring sweetness of fulfilled experience. Although he is never depicted actually eating them, the sweets hint at his understanding of everyday human desires and his closeness to those he protects.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.anandasarita.com\/blog\/ganesh-hindu-god\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;_h1:first-of-type]:mt-8 [\u0026amp;_h2:first-of-type]:mt-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\" data-renderer=\"lm\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; color: var(--tw-prose-body); max-width: 65ch; --tw-prose-body: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-headings: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-lead: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-links: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-bold: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-counters: var(--fg-secondary); --tw-prose-bullets: var(--fg-secondary); --tw-prose-hr: var(--border-medium); --tw-prose-quotes: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-quote-borders: var(--border-medium); --tw-prose-captions: var(--fg-secondary); --tw-prose-kbd: #111827; --tw-prose-kbd-shadows: 17 24 39; --tw-prose-code: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-pre-code: var(--fg-primary); --tw-prose-pre-bg: oklch(var(--offset-color)); --tw-prose-th-borders: var(--border-medium); --tw-prose-td-borders: var(--border-medium); --tw-prose-invert-body: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-headings: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-lead: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-links: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-bold: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-counters: var(--fg-secondary); --tw-prose-invert-bullets: var(--fg-secondary); --tw-prose-invert-hr: var(--border-medium); --tw-prose-invert-quotes: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-quote-borders: var(--border-medium); --tw-prose-invert-captions: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-kbd: #fff; --tw-prose-invert-kbd-shadows: 255 255 255; --tw-prose-invert-code: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-pre-code: var(--static-fg-light); --tw-prose-invert-pre-bg: oklch(var(--offset-color)); --tw-prose-invert-th-borders: var(--border-medium); --tw-prose-invert-td-borders: var(--border-medium); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.625; display: inline; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; --font-thin: 430; --font-extralight: 430; --font-light: 430; --font-normal: 430; --font-semimedium: 530; --font-medium: 530; --font-semibold: 530; --font-bold: 630; --font-extrabold: 630; --font-black: 630; font-weight: var(--font-normal); font-variation-settings: 'opsz' 12, 'slnt' var(--font-slnt); font-family: var(--pplx-answer), var(--pplx-serif), ui-serif, Georgia, Cambria, var(--pplx-cjk-serif), serif; letter-spacing: var(--font-serif-answer-letter-spacing); border: 0px solid var(--border-medium);\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe direction of \u003cstrong\u003eGanesha’s\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003etrunk\u003c\/strong\u003e carries particular significance: here it curves to his left, a form traditionally associated with grihastas, or householders, and linked to the Ida\/Chandra nadi, the cool lunar channel. This left‑curving trunk is considered especially auspicious for the home, representing peace, prosperity, emotional nourishment and success in worldly affairs. In this depiction Ganesha also holds the remnants of his broken tusk, referencing stories in which he sacrifices the tusk either in devotion to \u003cstrong\u003eShiva\u003c\/strong\u003e or as a makeshift pen to continue writing the \u003cstrong\u003eMahabharata\u003c\/strong\u003e without pause. Symbolically, the single tusk expresses non‑duality and the priority of inner wisdom over outer perfection, inviting us to transcend the apparent split between body and spirit.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.answers.com\/religion-and-spirituality\/Why-does-ganesha-have-a-broken-tusk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn his early Indian forms \u003cstrong\u003eGanesha\u003c\/strong\u003e was strongly associated with fertility, and over time he became widely revered as the Remover of Obstacles, Lord of Beginnings and patron of arts, sciences, intellect and wisdom. One of the most recognisable of Asian deities, this Khmer‑style wooden \u003cstrong\u003eGanesha\u003c\/strong\u003e brings those layered meanings into a contemporary interior, offering a piece that is both charming and deeply symbolic. With its distinctive colouring, tactile surface and quietly \u003cstrong\u003ebenevolent\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003epresence\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is sure to enliven a home, office or sacred space with timeless style, gentle humour and a reassuring sense of protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. 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