Terracotta, made from clay or silt matrix, a fluxing agent, and grog or bits of previously fired clay, has been used for making figure sculpture since ancient times. Little terracotta figurines have been unearthed by archaeologists dated to the Early Bronze Age. Some of the earliest examples of terracotta sculpting are found as decoration in Greek temples and as figures on Etruscan sarcophagi.
This piece of fusion art merges the traditional styles of brass metalwork with terracotta embossing. This is one of the most famous representations of the sitting Buddha. Here he sits in all his divine glory upon a raised circular pedestal meditating in Padmasana, the revered lotus pose. His right hand is raised in Abhaya Mudra, to ward off fear in his devotees, and the left hand holds the alm bowl denoting his detachment from the materialistic world.
This unique sculpture - made available for you in four colors: Black Gold Silver, Cemented Gold, Natural Brass, and Sindoori Super Antique - depicts scenes from the most important events in the Buddha's life. These varied depictions include the events of his birth, Gautama leaving behind his wife and son when they were sleeping, enmity with Devadatta who attempted to kill Buddha with a mad elephant, and daughters of the demon Mara trying to disrupt Gautama's meditation, among others.
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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