While seated Buddha sculptures are to be found in abundance, the one that you see on this page is a distinguished work of art.
Made from pure brass, it depicts the erstwhile Shakyamuni in padmasana, a stance that is the culmination of bahiranga yoga or, in other words, of all asanas.
In the left hand which He rests on His lap, He cradles the almsbowl, a remnant of His days of mendicancy; the right hand He raises in the vitarka mudra, which is the wisdom-dispensing mudra.
His half-shut eyes seem to glow with the light of Enlightenment. His thick curls are piled high above His head in a bun whose silhouette resembles the stoopa.
His face, sculpted in perfect symmetry, is flanked by earlobes wizened by age and accumulated wisdom. All of these aspects are integral to the Buddha iconography.
The robe He is wearing is an unusual one. Its surface area is embossed with identical chequered panels, each of which features a delicately petalled flower. The super-narrow border is defined by graciously curving vines. These make it one of the most glamorous robes a modern-day seated Buddha sculpture may come in.
The pedestal on which the figure is poised is the most striking aspect of the composition. A gigantic lotus turned upside down; on top of it is a lotus of slightly smaller circumference, whose ample petals form concentric circles around the seat of the Buddha. Note the metallic gold highlights on the petals as well as the Buddha’s bare skin.
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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