2" Small Copper Nepalese Buddhist Kubera

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Name: 2" Small Copper Nepalese Buddhist Kubera
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZDZ841
Price: 140.00 USD
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	ZDZ841
	copper
	Height: 2 inch
	Width: 2 inch
	Depth: 2 inch
	Weight 160 gm

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Embrace Prosperity with the Divine Kubera Statue

Invite abundance and good fortune into your life with this exquisite small copper statue of Kubera, the divine treasurer of the gods and king of the Yakshas. Handcrafted with meticulous detail in Nepal, a land steeped in rich spiritual traditions, this sculpture embodies the benevolent energy of wealth and prosperity. The warm, golden hue of the copper adds a sacred aura to the piece, making it a focal point for meditation, devotion, or simply as a beautiful accent to your sacred space. The figure of Kubera is rendered with a dignified posture, seated serenely upon an ornate base. His features are intricately sculpted, conveying a sense of wisdom and generosity. Kubera is often depicted with a bulging belly, symbolizing his immense wealth, and a pot of jewels, from which he dispenses riches. This representation is deeply rooted in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, where he is revered as the deity who safeguards and distributes wealth, ensuring that those who are virtuous and devoted receive his blessings. –––––––––––––––––––

The Deity of Wealth and Generosity

In Hindu lore, Kubera is the son of Vishrava and Ilavida and brother to Ravana. He is said to have performed severe penances to earn his position as the god of wealth and lord of the northern direction. He is a protector of treasures, both earthly and spiritual, and is invoked to bestow material comfort and well-being. In Buddhism, Kubera is known as Jambhala, a wrathful deity who can transform his protective power into a force for accumulating merit and wealth for those who practice generosity and compassion. His presence is believed to ward off poverty and financial distress, encouraging a more prosperous and fulfilling life for his devotees. The auspicious symbols and intricate detailing on this statue are not merely decorative; they are imbued with centuries of devotional practice and spiritual significance. This compact statue, measuring a perfect 2 inches, is ideal for placement on an altar, desk, or bookshelf. Its small size makes it easy to incorporate into any spiritual practice or home décor. The durable copper construction ensures its longevity, allowing it to serve as a continuous reminder of the principles of abundance, generosity, and mindful prosperity. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner of Buddhist or Hindu traditions, or simply seeking to cultivate more positive energy and financial well-being, this Kubera statue is a potent and beautiful aid. Let its presence inspire you to cultivate gratitude, practice generosity, and open your heart to the flow of abundance.

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.