Buddha figures are everywhere. Buddha heads have become a fashion statement. Buddha statues, really just the next way to show off your spiritual inclination. I've found you Buddha figures and heads for your home. Some in classic style, some more modern.
Buddha is usually depicted in paintings and sculpture with long ear lobes that signifies that Buddha is able to listen to the sorrow of the people and the bump on his head represents enlightenment. Some Buddha statues have a sort of aura around the head, like in Christianity, it represents his purity.
Brass Buddha statues and figures have been made in India since the 8th century. Until the 13th century Buddhism was widespread in India and it was natural that Indian artisans would make Buddha statues with brass, the popular metal of the times.
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