This magnificent brass statue, a lofty image unparalleled in its plasticity, modeling, elegance, finish, overall quality, stylistic versatility, and spiritual fervour, represents Lord Buddha immersed in deep meditation: searching within him for answers to questions facing the life, and simultaneously interpreting the meaning of his finds to the world beyond.
An intricate form of image, the statue manifests at least two aspects of his being: the Buddha in meditation – one on a quest searching within, and the Buddha on the mission of teaching or interpreting, that is, ascending to light and leading the light to descend upon the world and enlighten it.
The Buddha’s life is divisible mainly into two phases, at least the two meaningful phases : first, his quest for light, and the second, spreading the light.
In the unique blend of two iconographic forms of his image this statue synthesizes both : in his meditating posture, the Buddha, the seeker of light leading to freedom from fear, and in his Vitark-mudra – interpretive posture, the Buddha, the universal teacher interpreting the cause of fear and thus freedom from it, which is one’s arch enemy. Not exactly one of the forms rigidified in the Buddha’s iconography, this image of the Buddha represents him in his more accomplished form : the Buddha in total.
This image, a masterpiece of Tibetan tradition of the Buddha’s iconography, slightly Indianised, the same style of coiffure, tuft of hair above and a ‘mani’ – gem, atop, extra large earlobes, sharp narrower nose with pointed tip, lips almost with the same breath as has the nose, face with a broad upper and angular lower, eye-brows, almost like a flying eagle in distant sky, eyes covered under folds of eye-lids looking like those of an elephant, broad shoulders, tall arms but palms and fingers of moderate size, represents Lord Buddha seated cross-legged with feet turned upwards, having appearance of lotus-petals, a posture conventionalised in spiritual iconography as padmasana.
This description by Prof. P.C. Jain and Dr. Daljeet. Prof. Jain specializes on the aesthetics of literature and is the author of numerous books on Indian art and culture. Dr. Daljeet is the curator of the Miniature Painting Gallery, National Museum, New Delhi. They have both collaborated together on a number of books.
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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