Partly Gold Plated Medicine Buddha Statue 8.5"

This is a partly gold Plated Copper Statue of Medicine Buddha. The robe of Buddha is carved along the edges with motifs. The artist who made this statue is a forth generation statue maker and is a master craftsman. The craftsmanship on this statue is top notch and one can see the finest details of work on it. The face of the Buddha is glowing.

Medicine Buddha is also called Bhaisajya Tathagatta or healing Buddha. He is able to cure sickness of birth and death. His body is bright like Lapislazuli. He resides in the eastern world of purified Lapislazuli. He is assisted by two Bodhisattvas called Suryaprabha and Chandraprabha, to transform and teach living beings in that land. This Buddha is invoked for eliminating disasters and sickness.

Size : 8.5" H x 6" L x 4" W
Weight : 1800 grams approx

Some precautions you should keep in mind when cleaning gold statues.
• In the case of gold painted on face, do not touch or not to clean with cold water. Gently wipe the dust with soft cotton.
• Do not use scrubbing cloths that are highly abrasive. Similarly, avoid using steel wool or metal bristled brushes as they will leave scratches on the surface of the Statue.
• Try avoiding touching gold statues too much. Oil from your hands can hasten the tarnishing process and reduce the life of your gold objects.