Besides the usage of bronze, wood, stone, marble, gold, and silver, Buddhist sculptures are also found in terra cotta or burnt clay. There are numerous instances of terra cotta Buddhist sculptures all over the world, particularly in Asia. Even if the terra cotta sculptures of Buddha are not so durable and lustrous like their counterparts, still they boast an elegance of their own. Terra cotta Buddhist statues belong to the same line with clay ones, since terra cotta is actually made from clay.
If you are thinking of buying any Buddhist piece of sculpture for worship or for home decoration that is less expensive, then terra cotta one will be the best option for you. Classy and graceful, these terra cotta sculptures belonging to the Buddhist art are less expensive as compared to the metal, wooden, or stone-cut statues and figurines. Although inexpensive and non-durable, the terra cotta Buddhist sculptures boast a traditional rustic look that adds an antique-look to it.
Features of Buddhist Terra Cotta Sculpture
Like the other creations of Buddhist sculpture, terra cotta also follows the Gandhara style of art. The face is beautifully modeled with a meditative expression of peacefulness, arched eyebrows placed above heavy lidded eyes, finely carved nice classical features, straight raised nose, and gently smiling bow-shaped lips. Since terra cotta images are not polished after finish, they feature an uneven surface that adds a rare rustic look to them. Many images of Buddha in different postures and Bodhisattvas are found made out of terra cotta.
Making of Terra Cotta Buddhist Sculpture
One of the most ancient and common material used for sculpting is burnt clay.
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Terra Cotta, also known as baked earth, is a type of ceramic. Refined clay is gathered and partially dried and molded, cast, or hand worked into any form as you desire. After thorough drying of the figure, it is then placed in a kiln, or at the top of any combustible material in a pit, and then it is fired. After a certain time, the figure is then taken out of the kiln, and slowly cooled. The terra cotta statue is done.
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