This is a brass statue of Gautama Buddha. Buddha means, the enlightened one, which represents the one who knows and who has achieved wisdom. This is a Tibetan Buddha, as in Tibet, Buddhism is a dominant religion, it is also a part of tantric tradition, so its early teachers were also tantric masters. It is also known by the name of Lamaism which is a branch of Tantric tradition. Dalai Lama is the best known face of Tibetan Buddhism. It is an elaborated form of a traditional and simple religion having bright, colorful and excessive arts and rituals.
This posture of Buddha shows the Vitarka Mudra or Dharma Chakra mudra gesture. It shows Buddha sitting on a double lotus in yoga posture. The left hand is resting on the lap, where thump is slightly up and four fingers are straight, joined together pointing to the right. Right hand is held high close to the chest and palm facing forward, where the tip of the thumb and index finger are touching each other forming a circle which symbolizes the never ending flow of energy and the other three fingers are straight pointing upwards. This mudra tells about the teachings of Buddha which he achieved after enlightenment. This gesture is called, the gesture of discussion that can be used in communication of wisdom or his teachings. This sculpture has a goldenish colored body, wearing a dark brown colored robe covering the whole body except the neck and right side of the chest from front. The robe has a thick embroidered golden border enhancing its richness. Buddha has short and tight hair in the shape of small beads curled together like a temple top. His hair represents freedom from the cares of the world. He has long earlobes as he is said to have the ability to hear world’s sound. They represent a conscious rejection of the material world in acceptance of spiritual enlightenment.
This statue is said to be auspicious for home or office as it personifies knowledge, understanding and wisdom.
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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