This Ganesh piece is referred to as bridegroom Ganesh. Ganesh holds an umbrella and a vessel containing water in his hands. It is a practice in India to pour water over the married couples joined hands during the ceremony to consecrate the couples bond.
Made of polished South Indian Bronze in the Lost Wax method.
This bronze sculpture has been polished after casting giving it a golden shine. Polished bronze pieces are often used in temples. Temples prefer the polished bronze icons because the rituals involved in puja often involve bathing the bronze deity, which naturally removes the bronze patina of an older piece. Over time and with no periodic care the golden polish will naturally dull to form a dark patina that is naturally found on aged bronze.
Sculpture weighs 6 pounds.
