Due to its geographical location, Nepal had the luck of benefiting from both Hindu and Buddhist ideals. A personality shared by these two is that of Garuda, the gigantic bird, connected to Vishnu and Buddha simultaneously.
This brass statue shows Garuda seated on a platform adorned by lotuses, an auspicious attribute. He sits on his bent right leg while the left one supports his posture. His hands are folded in reverence. A distinct Nepalese feature in this brass Garuda is the youthful face, different from the Hindu sculptures which show a mature Garuda, with a moustache and a beak. On the head of the bird-king is a head-band-like crown. His eyes are closed, giving his otherwise boyish demeanour a meditative and serious touch. Snakes, Garuda’s arch enemies form his ornaments showing the latter’s victory over the former. His garments include a loincloth, which appears to be tastefully covered in various patterns. The beauty of this brass Garuda is enhanced by a 360-degree work done by the artisan, covering the rear of the statue. Remarkable dedication to the craft as well as an understanding of bird anatomy is visible in the back of the brass murti. Looking devoted yet resolute, this Garuda murti contains within itself the dual ideals of persistent motion and unwavering stability.
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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