The Buddha was not in great shape. But if we rely on TK Maxx (TJMaxx in some countries) for providing our garden/yarden statuary then centuries of gently, ageing use, is not an option. Buddha was in a much worse state than the headless, armless,legless woman.

Buddha has a serious insect infestation. Most obvious in the hairline but essentially Buddha is a statue of multiple insect occupancy.

The armless, headless, legless woman really responded to her glow up. Buddha on the other hand took more work and my initial feelings were not as positive. I felt that the old paint and glitter combo made Buddha look a little podgy.

Thankfully it was just the bright sunshine. Returned to the normal position Buddha looked quite perky by the end of the day.

In other news , I used google lens on the headless, armless, legless woman.

She has a name …

Design Toscano Torso of Aphrodite of Melos Venus Statue

Or in fact the Venus de Milo, but without her head. Must be why I didn’t recognise her!