The Nepalese iconography of Devi Sarasvati is distinct from Her image as She is worshipped southwards in the Hindu-majority subcontinent. The murti that you see on this page is characterised by long, angular lines, which make for sharp, irresistible curves of form. This applies to the roopa of Sarasvati from the thinly etched eyes on Her face to Her expressively poised limbs.
The bitone colour palette lends a great deal of solemnity to the sculpture. The Devi’s skin is exposed down the face and the torso, as well as the arms and half the forelegs from under the hems of Her silken dhoti. It is a washed-out black colour, blocked by the metallic gold of the adornments on Her body and the dhoti.
Speaking of adornment, the crown with the single predominant spire and the elaborate, vine-like karnakundalas are hallmarks of Nepalese iconography. So is the finesse of Her hands and feet. From the way She holds Her veena to the delicate angle of Her spinal column, everything about this Sarasvati murti is replete with a lifelike quality.
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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