A gigantic bloom of a lotus-shaped throne. Layered petals, each carved in perfect symmetry with the other. The lotus occupies pride of place in Buddhist iconography.
It is the symbol of compassion, a quintessential Buddhist value, and of the highest nerve plexus (chakra) in the human body according to yogic anatomy.
The Buddha is seated on the belly of a giant lotus bloom, the hems of His silken robe spread about the ground beneath Him.
He extends a gentle touch (‘sparsha’) on the earth (‘bhumi’) as if calling upon Mother Earth to witness His Enlightenment. As such, this stance (‘mudra’) of the hand, the right one, is called the bhumisparsha mudra, an integral element of the seated Buddha iconography.
The superb bearing of a perfectly straight, supple spine. A stately neck and shoulders. A long, slender torso draped in a robe the gracious color of gold, which in turn sets off the lustrous earth-colored skin of the contemplative figure. In fact, the robe is the most striking aspect of this composition, having been executed with considerable attention to detail and lifelike quality.
Episodes from the life of Siddhartha Gautama are engraved onto the ‘fabric’ in remarkable detail. It is draped over the left shoulder and brought from the back down the right, the rest of it falling over His musculature in graceful, lifelike folds. The stupa-like bun on His head and the little alms bowl in His left hand complete the picture.
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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