This sculpture depicts Buddha as a teacher of the law. He sits in a yogic pose, cross-legged. The Buddha’s upper garment is draped across his body diagonally, leaving the right arm and shoulder free.
The robe extended between his ankles looks like the wings spread by a peacock. His hands, one of which holds the end of his garment, are placed in the teaching gesture (Dharmachakra mudra).
Two of the mahapurulakshanas (thirty-two marks that distinguish Buddha’s anatomy) are shown; the protuberance on top of the head (ushnisha) and the hair whorl (urna) on his forehead. Also prominent are the Buddha’s distended pierced ear lobes.
His eyes are closed in meditation and have a calm and serene look. Simply looking at the sculpture invokes peace and tranquillity In the observer’s mind. Keep this at your home to experience the divine aura of Lord Buddha.
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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