Siddharth Gautama was a spiritual leader and the founder of Buddhism; soon after his birth, he realized that mere life’s experiences could not provide the pure happiness and protection from the worldly sufferings, so he decided to move forward towards the path of achieving enlightenment.
This sculpture in padmasana posture of meditation aptly depicts his act of achieving enlightenment and wisdom while in his dhyana.
Apart from the spiritual perspectives, this lotus posture also highlights the beauteous way he has garbed the richly carved robe; the ethnic border and the luxurious floral patterns imbibed on a background of sequence work that glorifies the lavishness and ethnicity of this divine robe.
Left hand holds the divine begging bowl that identifies him as the highest of the order and right hand is postured in a vitarka mudra symbolizing his way of transmitting his teachings to the disciples. The characteristic long earlobes, three lines on his neck for the soulful voice and the naturally carved coiled hairs represent his iconic attributes in a wondrous manner. Overall, the sculpture shows an intact figure with the expression of face making up his descent, soulful and divine being.
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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