12" Megh Sambara Copper Statue from Nepal

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12" Megh Sambara Copper Statue from Nepal

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Name: 12" Megh Sambara Copper Statue from Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIS753
Price: 1655.00 USD
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Meghsambara is often depicted with the head of a buffalo and is recognized as a guardian deity in Buddhism. He is closely associated with the female principle, or Shakti, symbolizing the harmonious union of wisdom and method. Within the Buddhist tradition, Meghsambara is considered the wrathful manifestation of Manjushri, fully harnessing his formidable powers.

A Megh Sambara is encircled by an awe-inspiring halo of flames, enhancing the intensity of his wrathful visage. Meghsambara is seen in the Yab-Yum, or father-mother, form alongside his female counterpart, Vetali. Adorned with various formidable weapons and subduing negativity beneath his multiple legs, Meghsambara radiates the majestic essence of a potent protector of the Dharma.

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Specifications

	MIS753
	COPPER
	Height: 12 inch
	Width: 8 inch
	Depth: 4.5 inch
	Weight 3.90 kg

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Wrathful Beauty

This striking sculpture, handcrafted from copper in Nepal, embodies the powerful and dynamic energy of a wrathful deity. Measuring 12.0 inches in height, 8.0 inches in width, and 4.5 inches in depth, this piece is a substantial and captivating addition to any collection. The vibrant colors and intricate details bring to life a figure whose purpose is not to inspire fear, but to fiercely protect and liberate. The statue's very form radiates an intensity that is both awe-inspiring and spiritually profound.

Artistic Depiction

The deity depicted is surrounded by a halo of meticulously crafted flames, rendered in shades of gold, orange and brown. Each individual flame is sculpted to express movement and power, adding to the dynamic presence of the statue. The base itself is a work of art, featuring intricate floral and geometric patterns painted in a rainbow of colors. Figures, both human and animal, are sculpted around the base, creating a vibrant and dynamic scene.

Deity and Symbolism

In the vast pantheon of Tibetan Buddhism, wrathful deities play a crucial role. Often perceived as terrifying, they represent the active and compassionate power needed to overcome obstacles and cut through ignorance. They are not demons, but manifestations of enlightened awareness adopting a fierce form to subdue negativity. They serve as a reminder that inner peace and liberation often require confronting and transforming our own inner demons. The multiple arms signify the deity's ability to act in many ways simultaneously to benefit beings. Each hand often holds specific implements, each carrying its own symbolic weight: a vajra (thunderbolt) to cut through ignorance, a kapala (skull cup) representing the transformation of negativity into wisdom, and other ritual objects that aid in the path to enlightenment. The garlands of skulls symbolize the triumph over ego and the cycle of rebirth. The vivid coloration, particularly the deep blues, often represents the boundless nature of enlightened mind. This statue, meticulously crafted in copper, is not merely a decorative object, but a powerful representation of transformative energy and a reminder of the potential for liberation within us all.

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.