Lord Buddha is an epitome of sacrifice, generosity and enlightenment; he started the religion Buddhism, which is now revered popularly in major parts of the country. Shakyamuni Buddha was born as a prince but he left all his riches and other materialistic desires to explore his inner self and true wisdom. He sits here in padmasana holding the begging bowl in his left hand identifying him to be the head of the order and right hand is placed on his right knee with the palm facing upwards in Varada mudra. The five extended fingers in Varada mudra represent the five perfections of generosity, morality, patience, effort and concentration. Buddha in this posture stands for compassion and charity towards his devotees.
This brass sculpture is donned in a smoky black hue that accentuates its traditionality and antiqueness. Buddha is garbed in a similar self-patterned long robe that collects beautifully near his legs and is decorated with chisels of big flower patches; the dull golden border enhances the glow of the sculpture. Have a look at the sharp facial features of a long-pointed nose, scored eyes and high eyebrows and delicate smiling lips. The dot on his forehead represents the third eye of wisdom with the long earlobes and tiny hairs symbolic of tiny snails coiled on his head to protect him from all weather conditions. The beautiful golden crown at the top of Buddha’s head is ushnisha, representing a gathering of his wavy and voluminous hair.
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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