Well robed Gautama Buddha sits in Padmasana on a solid lotus carved pedestal, with its petals highlighted in multiple layers and taken over by Jataka carvings at the back. Eyes closed in dhyana and right hand in bhumisparsha mudra i.e. touching the mother earth as a witness to the truth of his words and left hand faces upwards on his feet carrying a patra, also called the begging bowl symbolic of the head of the monastic order.
Buddha here wears a luxuriously carved robe inspired by the Jataka tales. These are a voluminous body of literature that concerns the previous births of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form, as is evident from the supreme carvings of elephant, deer, god etc, future Buddha can be in any of these forms.
One more enticing feature of this robe is the blend of the Ashtamangalas (eight signs of good fortune) in its carving. They are depicted individually at certain spaces and are the attributes of Ashtamangala Devi (goddess of good fortune). Use of fillers in the form of stylistic spirals adds more worthiness to this beautifully carved sculpture.
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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