A beautiful apsara that has no equal in triloka (the three realms of existence). She is a little wisp of a woman, albeit a finely formed one.
She is of Indraloka, the realm of existence of Lord Indra Himself, where she is muse to the gandharvas (celestial artists). The word nymph is a crude translation for ‘apsara’.
While allure and seduction are integral to her iconography, these qualities have more to do with the poetry of her being and the artistic temperament of her onlooker than with simply her form.
The apsara that you see on this page is fashioned from pure brass. It depicts a dancing figurine on a tall, multi-tiered pedestal. She raises her arms and joins the palms behind her bun, right next to her head.
With the hip jutting laterally outwards, such a pose brings out her fine bone structure. The high-fitting bodice teamed with a dhoti wound a good couple of inches below the navel reveals the gracious shape of her midriff. An embroidered scarf rests on her shoulders, its silken lengths streaming down her curves by the side.
Exquisitely carved features of the face, making for a lifelike composure. Layers of necklaces resting on her gorgeous decolletage, a girdle of gold that rests down her thighs. Her shapely feet tap against the pistil of an upturned lotus, which in turn is placed upon a hexagonal plinth. This compact statue has been finished with remarkable attention to detail and would make a fine addition to the aesthetics of any home or office.
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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