Garuda is a legendary bird or bird-like creature in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythology. He is also the vehicular mount of the Hindu god Vishnu and is described as the king of birds and a kite-like figure, who is generally considered to be a protector with power to swiftly go anywhere, ever watchful and an enemy of the serpent.
The ravishing and artistic figurine captivates the sight of the onlookers, as the Gold colored brass, produces an aesthetic memory of the valorous Garuda.
The majestic figure is encapsulated with finely carved, angelic wings, embossed with deep and straight lines, that drape over the deity's arms, with an illuminating, circular aureole that brightens up around his head, as his tidy and long hair drops down his nape, held in place by a forehead band crown that is emblazoned with leaf-like designs that give him a lovely and alluring mien.
23 inches width includes the Wingspan.The Diameter of the Base is 19 inches.
The beauty and elegance reaches a divine level with the remarkable waistband that is accompanied with a pleated cloth that hangs as the sculpture bows down greeting the onlooker with a welcoming 'Namaste'. Despite, the Garuda's known enmity to snakes he is adorned with serpents, all over him, who carve around his arms and ankles as jewelry, contrasting the beaded choker necklace that tightens around his neck, enhancing the gracefulness of the figurine.
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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