The unique and attractive highlights of this sculpture of goddess Lakshmi are the prominent nose rings adorning her face. While in the right nostril she wears a stud, the other is beautified with a large hoop. The Indian aesthetic adorns the female nose with inspired ornaments, highlighting its amorous connotations. Indeed, amongst the many jewels with which the Indian woman adorns herself, the nose ornament (nath) is the perhaps the most seductive.
The charming nose-ornaments of Lakshmi thus befittingly establish her as the goddess of fertility, which is in keeping with ancient Indian iconographic canons. Also, the full-bloodied sensuality of the nearly-circular breasts characterizes her ability to pleasurably nurture and nourish the human race. Two slightly smiling eyes contribute much of the charm to the fair face. The sharp nose is followed by the sensuous lips, the lower one being the thicker of the two. The fish-like eyes have earned the Goddess the epithet of 'Minakshi,' meaning the 'fish-eyed one.'
Of her four hands, the two in the front grant the boon of fearlessness and abundance respectively, while the rear arms very gracefully grip two full-blown lotuses in their fingers. A number of marvellous chokers adorn her neck, and the sacred thread can be seen cascading down between her bosom.
Clad in a tight-fitting dhoti clinging to her sturdy, yet lithe limbs, Lakshmi wears a towering crown known in iconographical texts as the 'Kiritamukuta.' This is literally and metaphorically the highest of all crowns. The shape is that of a rather conical cylinder, similar to a mitre, ending in a knot or point. When worn by a goddess, this signifies that she has a rank among the highest of all deities.
The magnificent halo, rising like a leaping flame, frames the entire composition, nay extends even beyond it - lending to it an aura of divine auspiciousness.
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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