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12" Kharchari From Nepal

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Name: 12" Kharchari From Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: CAA026
Price: 760.00 USD
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Specifications

	CAA026
	Copper With Gold
	Height: 12 inch
	Width: 8 inch
	Depth: 6 inch
	Weight 3.70 kg

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A Celestial Radiance: The Bodhisattva Kharchari in Golden Bronze

This exquisite statue depicts Kharchari, a manifestation of the Bodhisattva Tara, a compassionate female deity revered in Mahayana Buddhism. Her name, meaning "lady of the sky," hints at her celestial nature and her role as a protector and guide. In Buddhist lore, Tara emerged from a teardrop shed by Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, upon witnessing the suffering of the world. Her swift and decisive action to alleviate this suffering led to her embodiment as Tara, a being of immense power and gentle mercy. This particular representation, a Kharchari, is often associated with the spiritual and material prosperity of the user.

Symbolism and Divine Attributes

The statue is rendered in the traditional Nepalese style, a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the region. The intricate detailing and serene expression convey a profound sense of peace and wisdom. Kharchari is depicted with multiple arms, a common iconography for deities in Buddhism, signifying their boundless capabilities and omnipresence. Each gesture and attribute holds deep symbolic meaning. In one hand, she holds a lotus flower, a potent symbol of purity and enlightenment, symbolizing the blossoming of spiritual awakening from the muddy waters of worldly existence. The other hands are engaged in mudras, sacred hand gestures that communicate specific teachings or blessings. The coiled rope in one hand represents her power to bind negative forces and protect devotees from harm and illusion. The golden hued face, with its gentle smile and downcast eyes, embodies serene contemplation and profound insight.

Craftsmanship and Sacred Materials

Crafted from copper and finished with a lustrous gold overlay, this statue possesses a divine aura. The interplay of the dark, rich tones of the copper with the radiant sheen of gold creates a striking visual contrast, imbuing the deity with an ethereal glow. The base, designed to resemble a lotus throne, further elevates the divine presence, symbolizing the purified state of enlightenment upon which the Bodhisattva resides. The meticulous craftsmanship, from the delicate folds of her robes to the ornate headdress, showcases the skill and devotion of the artisans. Such statues are not merely decorative objects but are sacred icons, meant to inspire devotion and facilitate meditation, aiding practitioners on their path to spiritual liberation. They are believed to emanate protective energies and bring auspiciousness to their surroundings.

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.