The soothing image of the seated Buddha. Legs gathered in a fine padmasana; one hand in the dharmachakra mudra, the other gently bearing the almsbowl. The perfect, sustained padmasana is the culmination of one’s accomplishments in bahiranga (outer-body) yoga - the body balanced on the knees-and-hip trifecta, the heels touching each other right below the navel. The dharmachakra mudra is an expression of the cyclical nature of dharma and existence. Finally, the almsbowl is a relic of His days of mendicancy, of turning outward for nourishment.
The robe He is wearing gathers in straight-carved, uniform pleats against His gracious proportions. Wide shoulders, long limbs, well-defined digits. His countenance is lifelike; its composure, one of profound seedless samadhi. Zoom in on the same to take in the finesse and shraddha with which it has been sculpted. The aureole behind Him somewhat matches the silhouette of the figure seated in the foreground. While the pedestal is a relatively austere one, it is nevertheless an imposing element of the composition.
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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