Royal Selangor Handcrafted Pewter Ganesha Statue 4" - Divine Collection Hindu God Figurine - Perfect for Home Altar, Office Desk Decor & Spiritual Gift

About the Collection Hinduism, a conglomeration of many ancient traditions and philosophies, is considered the world’s oldest religion, with roots dating back past four millenia. The third largest religion today, followers of the faith worship a pantheon of deities, each with its own powerful significance and characteristics. THE REMOVER OF OBSTACLES Elephant-headed Ganesha, one of the most widely worshipped of Hindu gods, is revered as a master of intellect and a remover of obstacles. Four arms indicate his omnipresence and omnipotence, the left side of his body symbolising emotion and the right side reason. Ganesha’s small eyes are said to represent concentration, while large ears signify his great capacity to listen and assimilate ideas. THE DIVINITY COLLECTION Divinity presents deities from the pantheon of Hinduism, the world’s oldest religion, exquisitely reproduced in pewter. HOW OUR PRODUCTS ARE PRODUCED CASTING The design of the piece is reproduced in extremely high quality pewter. FILING Excess pewter and parting lines are removed to reveal fine details. SCOTCHING The surface undergoes scotching to achieve a smooth sheen. HAND-POLISHING Fine corners and edges are carefully hand polished, leaving a perfect finish. Measurement Height: 11cm Length: 8 cm Width: 8 cm Care and Maintenance For over 100 years, our pewter pieces have marked significant moments in life and are often handed down from generation to generation. Over time and with use, pewter develops a pleasing subdued tone unique to the metal. Learn how to maintain the distinguished Royal Selangor Finish with these simple tips. Do not expose pewter to direct flame and heated surfaces.As with any metal, pewter is not microwave safe.Do not scrub or scour with a brush.Pewter is not dishwasher safe.If you live by the sea, atmospheric salts can dull pewter surfaces.