Marble is one of the common materials used by sculptors and architects around the world. There are several examples of Buddha sculptures that have been made of marble. Marble is a non foliated metamorphic rock that is formed out of the metamorphism of limestone and mainly comprising of calcite. Of the many commonly available sculpture material, marble has a somewhat surface translucency, similar to that of human skin.
Due to this translucency a marble sculpture gets a visual depth, which stirs up a certain realism when it is used for figurative works. Marble has been one of the favored materials for making Buddhist sculptures over many centuries.
Buddhist sculptures in Marble are created in a variety of shapes and postures with varied facial expressions. While some of these sculptures can be found exhibited at various museums, there are many that are sold at several handicraft stores. Many Buddhist Marble Sculptures are also found in many Buddhist caves and monasteries.
The different postures in which Buddhist sculptures in marble are made includes seated Buddha, standing Buddha, semi-seated Buddha, meditative Buddha, thinking Buddha and many more.
There are also several marble Buddha sculptures depicted as blessing his devotees and this posture known as the ‘abhay mudra’. Marble statue of Buddha in the enlightenment pose is also very popular. The most commonly used marble for creating Buddha sculptures include natural white marble and black marble. The Earth Witnessing Buddha figures in white and black marble are fine examples of Buddhist sculpture. Using marble in creating the different postures of Lord Buddha gives it a realistic appearance quite unlike any other material.
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Makrana marble is one of the finest quality marble found in Rajasthan, India. This marble is used for creating Buddhist sculptures and is sought after around the world. The premier quality Makrana marble is absolutely white and is also the toughest marbles available. At present Buddha marble sculptures are seen in the home of many.
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