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11" Kharchari From Nepal

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Name: 11" Kharchari From Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: CAA011
Price: 585.00 USD
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Specifications

	CAA011
	Copper With Gold
	Height: 10 inch
	Width: 8 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight 2.20 kg

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The Embodiment of Compassion: A Nepalese Kharchari Statue

This exquisite statue captures the serene visage and benevolent presence of a Kharchari, a significant deity in Buddhist iconography. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail in Nepal, this piece is a testament to the rich artistic heritage and deep spiritual traditions of the region. The figure is rendered in durable copper, richly adorned with accents of gleaming gold, imbuing the deity with a radiant aura. The serene expression, with downcast eyes and a gentle smile, invites contemplation and inner peace.

Symbolism and Iconography

The Kharchari, often associated with Avalokiteshvara or a female manifestation thereof, represents boundless compassion and the wisdom to overcome suffering. The multiple arms are a common feature, symbolizing the deity's ability to reach out and help beings in all directions. In this depiction, the hands are posed in significant mudras. One pair is held in anjali mudra, the gesture of prayer and devotion, signifying reverence and submission to the Dharma. Another hand gently holds a lotus flower, a symbol of purity, spiritual awakening, and detachment from the worldly cycle. The remaining hands are adorned with symbolic objects, each carrying profound meaning within Buddhist philosophy, inviting deeper meditation on their significance. The intricate ornamentation, including a crown adorned with precious stones, further elevates the divine status of the figure, signifying supreme wisdom and enlightenment.

Artistic Craftsmanship and Cultural Significance

Hailing from Nepal, a land deeply rooted in Buddhist culture, this Kharchari statue embodies the skill and devotion of Nepalese artisans. The fusion of copper and gold is a traditional technique used to create powerful and enduring sacred objects. The silver inlay on the throne and garments adds a touch of opulence and highlights the intricate patterns that tell stories of spiritual journeys and cosmic principles. Each detail, from the delicate facial features to the flowing drapery, is rendered with precision, reflecting a profound understanding of the iconographic conventions and aesthetic ideals of Tibetan Buddhism. The statue is designed to be a focal point for meditation and devotion, inspiring practitioners to cultivate compassion, wisdom, and inner tranquility, mirroring the divine qualities it represents. Its presence is intended to be a constant reminder of the path towards enlightenment and the interconnectedness of all beings.

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.