A richly inlaid Buddha that is larger than life. Poised in a sacred corner of the home or office of any devotee, such a work of art is sure to uplift the aesthetics of any space. It is sculpted from brass, which gives the Buddha’s complexion its resplendent golden hue.
The colour is set off by the riotously coloured inlaid bits that define the robe of the Buddha as well as other aspects of the sculpture such as the halo behind His head, the mythical long-stemmed flower growing to His right, and the ornate pedestal on which He is seated.
The erstwhile Shakyamuni gathers His legs in padmasana. He is steeped deep in samadhi or yogic contemplation. In HIs hands is the all-healing myrobalan plant, which is at the heart of traditional Buddhist medicine. Legend has it that He has spent years in wandering and mendicancy, before He sat down in the cool shade of the Bodhi tree at Gaya and attained Buddhahood.
The asceticism is captured in the language of His body, the enlightenment in the composure of His countenance. The magic of the sculptor’s workmanship infuses a still contemplative figure with dynamism. The double-tiered plinth of which the Buddha is seated comprises a third of the composition’s height.
Gold petals inlaid with scarlet and turquoise just like the figure seated thereon, making for a tritone colour palette. Note the perfect symmetry of these lotus petals, the miniscule yet precisely done flowers on His robe, and the princely features of that expressive face.
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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