The Enlightened roopa (form) of the erstwhile Shakyamuni (chief of the Shakya clan) is a calming, inspiring image. He is seated in padmasana, His asana (seat/throne) the bed of a giant lotus in full bloom.
He cradles the alms-vessel in His lap with His left hand, a relic of His mendicant days. The right hand He raises in blessing, the thumb and forefinger joined to form the wheel of life. Indeed this sculpture captures the divine glamour of the Buddha.
It is a work of fine skill and utmost shraddha (roughly translated to ‘devotion’), a composition as aesthetic as it is functional to the spiritually inclined. The lissome form of the Buddha is clad in a robe of white. The same is coated with a network of deep blue jewels, fashioned from strategically carved bits of resin and interspersed with hints of filigree. Jewels in a multitude of colours line the edge of His robe as well as the rim of His bowl.
The same work of inlay is to be found on the petals of the lotus on which the Lord is seated. Rich tones of red, aquamarine, and cobalt constitute the colour palette of the pedestal alone. The face is an example of iconographic and aesthetic perfection - long earlobes, half-shut eyes, and a head of thick curly hair dyed an acrylic shade of blue.
How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?
Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.
Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.
In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth.
Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity.
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