21.5" solid brass Ganesh — Large urli with swing canopy, two flanking female figures, ornate footed base. Hand-cast in Moradabad, the brass-craft capital of India, by artisans whose families have been working in metal for generations.

About this deity

Lord Ganesh, son of Shiva and Parvati, is the remover of obstacles and the patron of new beginnings, learning, and arts. The elephant-headed form represents wisdom; the broken tusk, sacrifice; the modak in his hand, the sweetness of devotion. Ganesh is invoked at the start of every undertaking — a wedding, a journey, a new home, a new business.

Specifications

Craft notes

The piece is finished in antique brass — a deliberately darkened patina that settles into recesses and brings out engraved detail. It softens with time and use. The piece is solid brass throughout — there is no plating, no hollow shell. Slight variations in finish, dimension, and weight are inherent to the handmade process and are part of the character of each piece.

Care & placement

Use as a dry vase or with a glass liner if displaying fresh flowers. Polish occasionally with brass cleaner to maintain the bright finish.

Why Murtikart

• 100% authentic, handcrafted in India
• Direct from artisan workshops in Moradabad — no resellers
• Worldwide shipping with tracking and insurance
• 30-day return on unused pieces
• Free shipping over $99