Marble Statues of Lakshmi and Narayan

$940
Item Code: XL25
Specifications:
White Marble Sculpture
Weight: 4.87 kg
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This pair of marble statues, though chiseled independent but mutually bound with ties beyond time – metaphysical and mythical, the normal two-armed Lakshmi on the left and four-armed Vishnu on the right, both in the posture granting ‘Abhaya’ – freedom from fear, are the votive images for a shrine, domestic or public. With the image of Lakshmi on his left in standing posture the status of Lord Vishnu is elevated to that of Narayana, and conjointly the two are designated as Lakshmi-Narayana. Three dimensional conceived with their more usual standing posture both images have been carved out of the finest quality of white marble, and though brilliantly painted the quality of the marble – its flawless texture free from decolouration and uneven grain-compaction, translucent with a pearl-like look and endowed with a gentle touch, is not concealed. The interplay of two mediums : stone and colours, not only attributes to them the minute physical details but also multiplies the divine bearing of the images.

Lakshmi-Narayana manifest the same metaphysical principle as Uma-Maheshvara : the unity of ‘Prakriti’ and ‘Purusha’, Lakshmi or Uma, Parvati’s other name, being ‘Prakriti’, and Vishnu or Shiva, ‘Purusha’, ‘Prakriti’ being all ‘matter’ or the manifest universe, and ‘Purusha’, its ‘Pran’ – the enlivening spirit. This Indian metaphysical principle perceives cosmos as the unity of the two : ‘Prakriti’ and ‘Purusha’ that in divine iconography Lakshmi-Narayana or Uma-Maheshvara equally represent. It is also incarnating as Radha and Krishna that Lakshmi-Narayana manifest this cosmic principle. Besides gesticulating ‘Abhaya’ by her right hand in her left Lakshmi is holding lotus symbolic of three cosmic regions : earth, sky and ocean, that is, the universe that she manifests and upholds. .

The four-armed Narayana carries in his hands ‘Chakra’ – disc, ‘Shankha’ – conch, and ‘Gada’ – mace. His normal right hand, held in ‘Abhaya’, with its lotus-like look alternates ‘Padma’- lotus, his fourth attribute. Narayana sustains this universe by protecting it against destructive forces. With his ‘Shankha’, held in his upper left hand, he warns such forces and enlightens the universe against them; if required, he suppresses them with his ‘Gada’, held in his normal left hand; and finally, if they further prevail, he destroys them with his ‘Chakra’, held in upper right hand. The Rig-Vedic mystique equates Vishnu with space that comprises sky, ocean and earth, and variously with the sun, symbolic of motion that never rests and the ultimate source of cosmic energy which manifests as light. .

The artist’s ingenious colour vocabulary is simply brilliant and exceptionally meaningful : blue, the colour of his body, is the colour of the space : sky and ocean, of which his body consists, the ‘peeta’ – yellow, of his ‘peetambara’ – lower wear, symbolic of ‘dhana-dhanya’ – riches and fertility, and thereby of the earth, the red of his waist-sash, symbolic of amour, that is, of the union of the ‘Prakriti’ and ‘Purusha’ that he effects, and abundance of gold, especially the spiked halo-like ring around his crown, symbolic of the sun, energy or light. With red, the colour of amour, dedication or devotion, blended with yellow Lakshmi’s sari reveals the orange-like hue that with green symbolizes purity, absolute dedication and fertility. Elegantly bejeweled and costumed in the traditional sari the image of Lakshmi reveals rare grace. The anatomy of both figures is perfectly balanced. Both figures have been conceived with a round face, large fully opened thoughtful eyes, well-fed cheeks and broad foreheads. Besides his usual ornaments Lord Vishnu is putting on his forehead a prominent Vaishnava ‘tilaka’ mark. In their emotional bearing both images are outstanding. .

This description by Prof. P.C. Jain and Dr. Daljeet. Prof. Jain specializes on the aesthetics of literature and is the author of numerous books on Indian art and culture. Dr. Daljeet is the curator of the Miniature Painting Gallery, National Museum, New Delhi. They have both collaborated together on a number of books. .

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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