10" Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Wheel

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Name: 10" Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Wheel
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIS462
Price: 105.00 USD
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Specifications

	MIS462
	Copper with Wood
	Height: 10 inch
	Width: 3 inch
	Depth: 3 inch
	Weight 200 gm

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Embrace Serenity and Devotion

This exquisite prayer wheel offers a tangible connection to ancient spiritual traditions and a path towards inner peace. Crafted with a beautiful blend of copper and wood, it embodies the artistry and devotion central to Tibetan Buddhism. The cylindrical barrel, meticulously adorned with intricate silver filigree and turquoise inlays, evokes the sacred mountains and celestial realms of Buddhist cosmology. The Sanskrit mantra, "Om Mani Padme Hum," is elegantly inscribed around the barrel, each repetition a silent prayer that, when spun, is believed to multiply its spiritual merit. The practice of turning a prayer wheel is deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy. It is said that the great bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, the embodiment of compassion, revealed the prayer wheel to a king in ancient India. By turning the wheel, one not only recites mantras but also generates positive karma and purifies negative obscurations. The act of spinning the wheel is considered equivalent to verbally reciting the mantras contained within, and each rotation is believed to purify the mind, accumulate merit, and bring blessings to all sentient beings. The small pendulum, often a metal ball on a chain, helps to maintain the momentum of the wheel, symbolizing the continuous flow of enlightened wisdom.

A Symbol of Spiritual Practice

The substantial wooden handle provides a comfortable grip, allowing for smooth and effortless rotation. The warm, natural grain of the wood contrasts beautifully with the cooler metallic tones of the barrel, creating a visually harmonious object that is as pleasing to hold as it is to behold. The copper construction of the barrel is not merely aesthetic; copper has been revered in many cultures for its purifying and energetic properties. This combination of materials creates an object that feels grounded yet spiritually charged, an ideal companion for meditation, prayer, or simply as a beautiful reminder of one's spiritual journey. This prayer wheel is more than just a religious artifact; it is an invitation to cultivate mindfulness and compassion in your daily life. Whether you are a dedicated practitioner or simply seeking a piece of art that inspires tranquility and contemplation, this prayer wheel will serve as a profound and meaningful addition to your space. It’s a vessel for intentions, a tool for transformation, and a testament to the enduring power of sacred traditions.

How are Nepalese copper statues made?

Nepalese statues and sculptures are best known for their unique small religious figures and ritual paraphernalia for over two thousand years. These are mainly cast in copper alloy. Nepal draws influences from the artistic styles of Buddhism and Hinduism, and therefore the sculptors of the country specialize in making the icons of both these religions. Over the years, Nepalese sculptures evolved into their own distinctive iconography. Some characteristic features of these sculptures that differ from other pieces are exaggerated physical postures, youthful and sensual features, languid eyes, wider faces having serene expressions, and ornate flourishes. The Buddhist deity icons of Nepal have tremendous demand in countries such as China and Tibet for ritual purposes in their temples and monasteries.

Nepalese statues and sculptures have a high copper content and therefore develop a slightly reddish patina on the surface as they age. However, the most unique feature of Nepalese copper statues is their decorative detailing. The pieces are heavily gilded and sometimes inlaid with semi-precious stones. This embellishment protects them from getting tarnished. The traditional lost-wax method for casting Nepalese copper statues remains the most practiced technique in Nepal for many centuries. This process involves many steps and requires skilled artists.

The first step in lost-wax sculpting is to make a wax replica of the desired Buddhist deity to be cast in copper. This replica is created by hand and therefore needs excellent artistic skills otherwise fine features will be lacking.

Once the wax replica is made, it is then coated with a special mixture of clay with a brush. This layer of clay is hardened when left to dry. A small hole is made on the base of the wax mould so that the wax flows away when it is heated.

At this stage, a hollow mould in the shape of the deity is obtained.

This is the time to pour liquid copper into the hollow mould which is then allowed to cool and harden inside a container of cold water. When the liquid metal has hardened, the mould is removed and the statue within is revealed.

The artist works on the details of the statue using various tools. It is then polished to get a shiny and lustrous surface.

Now comes the most important part of Nepalese art which is gold gilding. This is done by the traditional fire gilding method. A mixture of mercury and 18K gold is applied on the surface of the statue and heat is applied using a flame torch. The result is that mercury evaporates along with impurities, leaving a pure 24K gold finish.

The lost-wax method of sculpting is the most preferred technique

for artists to cast a metallic statue having intricate details. Since Nepalese copper sculptures require extraneous effort for giving a majestic look by adding special embellishments, it takes several weeks to complete one masterpiece. A 24K gold gilded copper sculpture retains its brilliant luster for many years and appears as like before. Nepalese sculptures continue to remain one of the finest specimens of the art of the East that have a strong aesthetic appeal that other sculptures cannot match.