A Devotee's Loving Vision of Lord Shiva

$730
Item Code: RT56
Specifications:
White Marble Sculpture
Height: 18 inch
Width: 8.5 inch
Depth: 3.5 inch
Weight: 5.02 kg
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Handmade
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With rippling muscles, the handsome and youthful Lord Shiva stands with his main right hand stretched out in blessing. The loving detail with which the sculptor has sought out to carve each and every fold and curve of Shiva's skin, not only speaks volumes about his skill, but also makes it amply clear his affection and devotion to Lord Shiva.

Lord Shiva is known to follow a fiercely yogic lifestyle. The effects of his yoga practice show up not only in his eternally youthful glowing face, but also his well-proportioned body with not a contour out of place. The artist seems to have depicted Lord Shiva in motion, what with the right leg placed in front of the left as if in movement, the mala of Rudraksha swinging on his chest and the lion skin moving in another direction.

Lord Shiva holds a tall trident in his second right hand, while the left hands hold the double drum (damaru) and the ascetic water pot (kamandalu) respectively. Instead of wearing a regular crown like other Indian deities, Shiva ties up his long hair like a crown at the top of his head. This is known in Sanskrit as Jata-Mukuta, or the crown of hair. Various serpents peek out from his pile of hair, as does the crescent moon. At the top can be seen emerging India's most sacred river Ganga.

Shiva wears the sacred thread across his left shoulder, stressing that he believes in the Vedic way of life. He wears the typical Shaivite mark (tilaka) on his forehead, at the exact center of which is situated his third eye.

Even though the whole composition is captivating, what takes away the heart is Shiva's facial expression. With lightly pursed, beautiful thin lips, and wide smiling eyes framed under arched eyebrows oozing out affection, the heart melts out in devotion towards the feet of Lord Shiva.

This sculpture is carved out of a single piece of milky-white marble from Makrana, which also supplied the stone used in building the Taj Mahal. It was made in the city of Jaipur, which has been home to talented artists since time immemorial.


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How to clean and maintain marble statues?


Marble has been a preferred material for sculptors and artists for more than a thousand years. It is a rock that undergoes metamorphism which causes recrystallization of the original carbonate mineral grains. Marble comes in various colors, designs, and dimensions. Pure white marble is the most preferred type of marble for making sculptures and statues since time immemorial. White marble is especially used for sculpting stone monumental sculptures since ancient times. The natural shine and luster of the carbonate crystals of white marble give a lavish and beautiful appearance to the statue.

 

Marble stone statues are highly durable and can even withstand harsh weather conditions without getting corroded, therefore, they can be kept indoors or outdoors without getting damaged or weathered. Although these statues can last for many decades, their regular care and cleaning are essential to increase their longevity and beautiful appearance.


  • The simplest and basic way of cleaning a marble stone statue is to clear away dirt accumulated on the surface. Outdoor statues are especially prone to biological growth and dirt build-up that may take away their natural beauty. You may rinse the statue with warm water and mild soap to clean the dirt as much as possible. You can use a sponge or cotton cloth to scrape off dirt accumulated in crevices and cracks.

 

  • You must never allow water to stand on the surface of the statue for a long time. Standing water gets absorbed by the marble’s porous surface which results in its discoloration. Therefore, it is always recommended to dry-clean the statue with a towel or damp cloth.

 

  • Applying beeswax, a non-toxic product, on the surface of the marble statue offers protection against staining, dirt, and pollutants. It also polishes the surface and gives a natural shine to the statue.

 

Marble statues need periodical cleaning to maintain their flawless look. However, harsh and deep cleaning can result in making the statue look dull. If your marble statue is withering away, it is recommended to take the help of a professional cleaner. Marble is a delicate material and therefore needs proper care.

Marble Mastery Unveiled: The Artisan's Symphony in Sculpting Timeless Beauty

Marble is a soft and delicate metamorphic rock derived from limestone. It is composed mainly of recrystallized carbonate minerals. The appealing appearance of marble gives rise to the making of beautiful sculptures and statues. Jaipur city of Rajasthan, India, is considered the capital of marble carving where various marble idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are made. These magnificent statues are carved by skilled sculptors out of the purest white marble. The slight softness of white marble makes it easier to be carved and chiseled into any desirable form or shape. Another impressive feature of marble is that the calcite has a low refractive index that allows light to penetrate the stone before getting scattered out. This results in bringing a translucent appearance and luster to the marble sculpture. This is the reason why most sculptors prefer to work with marble for sculpting life-size statues that require intricate details, evoking a certain realism to the work.

There is a detailed or step-by-step process of developing the desired structure of a sculpture from marble stone. These steps are:

1. Clay mould

Most sculptors prefer to sculpt a preliminary model out of clay or wax to translate its complex and intricate details into the final stone sculpture with the use of calipers or a pointing machine. The plasticity of the clay mould helps sculptors capture the success of the final sculpture before carving the stone. The clay is moulded into the desired shape or form and this acts as a rough
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2. Roughing out

The second step of carving or sculpting is to remove large portions of unwanted marble stone. This task is done by using a special tool known as a point chisel. The pointed end of this tool is useful for splitting the large stone and removing big chunks that are not wanted. Usually, a mallet (a tool similar to a hammer) is used to transfer energy through the chisel to shatter the stone evenly and accurately.
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3. Refining the figure

Once the sculptors have determined the general shape of the sculpture, a toothed chisel or claw chisel is used to refine the stone. These tools create parallel lines in the stone to add texture to the figure. During this stage, the rough block of stone has now changed into the general shape of the sculpture.
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4. Adding the details

The sculptor is now ready to carry out detailed work to develop a more refined form of the sculpture. Tools such as rasps and rifflers are then used to enhance the shape into its final form. These tools finely create details such as frills or folds of clothing or locks of hair.
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5. Polishing

This is the last step in marble sculpting in which the sculptor uses materials such as sandpaper to bring out a natural sheen to the sculpture. The sandpaper is rubbed against the surface to make it smoother and flawless. Sometimes, tin oxide is also used to make the sculpture appear glossy and more translucent.
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Marble sculptures are highly durable and can last for many decades if maintained and taken care of properly. They are also extremely weather-resistant and therefore, can be kept outdoors or indoors. The exquisite beauty of marble statues elevates the aura of the space and emanates positivity all around.
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