The bronze modern sitting lady holding pot sculpture by Metropolitan Galleries was cast by the traditional, lost wax bronze casting method. This labor-intensive and time-consuming method of casting bronze statues, ensure pristine quality and vivid detail. This bronze modern sitting lady holding pot sculpture features intricate, hand-forged details with a beautiful brown fire-applied patina and polished white marble pot. All bronze statuary will develop a natural patina when left in nature's elements. The aged patina on bronze is often desired but can be prevented by care and cleaning of the bronze statue by applying beeswax or other polish to prevent a patina from forming.