This is a representation of Avalokiteshvara, the compassionate and merciful bodhisattva. Bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who are destined to become Buddhas but choose to postpone this final stage in order to assist humanity.
"Lord who looks down with compassion," Avalokiteshvara's name signifies. Originally gilt and inlaid with polychrome stones this statuette of Bodhisattva is directly reminiscent of a tradition of the Tibetan school both in the way the multi-coloured robe is adjusted, many hands raised in a gesture of blessings.
His enlightenment is seen in his glowing skin and the calm, steady emanating from his relaxing features. His eleven-armed, multi-headed form symbolises his boundless compassion, wisdom, and capacity to bestow numerous rewards on his followers at once. Avalokiteshvara is depicted in this brass sculpture with eleven heads and a thousand arms, fashioned in the shape of a fan on either side, delicately surrounding his torso.
In the open palms of each of his arms are a thousand eyes, while the lengthier arms hold the other Buddhist elements. When Lord Avalokiteshvara screamed out in agony at seeing the sad beings who had yet to be redeemed, Amitabha Buddha is supposed to have given him eleven heads with which he could hear the sufferers' cries and assist them. But as he tried to save them, his two hands shattered, so Amitabha aided him by bestowing a thousand arms upon him. As a result, a thousand pieces of Bodhisattva formed an imposing figure with a powerful presence.
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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