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3" Superfine Copper Bowl with Stone

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Name: 3" Superfine Copper Bowl with Stone
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIS892
Price: 420.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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White bowl in Buddhism is the symbol of purity, cleanliness, and the untarnished nature of the mind and spirit. It is commonly used for offerings of food, water, or other items to monks, nuns, and images of the Buddha, allowing Buddhists to practice generosity and generate positive karma.

These bowls are integral to various Buddhist rituals and ceremonies, signifying the sacredness of these acts. Some practitioners also use white bowls as meditation objects to cultivate mindfulness and concentration. Beyond their spiritual significance, white bowls are chosen for their aesthetic appeal as it is also decorated with blue gemstone, and is considered to be elegant and traditional.

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Specifications

	MIS892
	COPPER WITH GOLD AND SILVER PLATED
	Height: 3 inch
	Width: 4.5 inch
	Depth: 4.5 inch
	Weight 200 gm

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A Vessel of Sacred Significance

This exquisite superfine copper bowl, adorned with opulent gold and silver plating, is more than just an object of beauty; it is a vessel steeped in tradition and imbued with spiritual meaning. Originating from Nepal, a land renowned for its rich artistic heritage and deep-rooted Buddhist and Hindu practices, this bowl serves as a tangible link to ancient rituals and contemplative practices. Its compact size makes it an intimate addition to any sacred space, whether for personal meditation, ceremonial offerings, or as a focal point for devotion.

Craftsmanship and Symbolism

The artistry evident in this bowl speaks volumes about the skill of its creators. The superfine copper forms a sturdy and resonant base, expertly worked and then meticulously plated with lustrous gold and silver. These precious metals are not merely for aesthetic appeal; in many spiritual traditions, gold symbolizes purity, divinity, and enlightenment, while silver represents the moon, intuition, and the sacred feminine. The intricate decorative band encircling the rim, featuring a delicate rope pattern and ornate, petal-like motifs, showcases a level of detail that elevates this piece beyond ordinary utility. The central embellishment, featuring a vibrant turquoise stone set amidst smaller coral-like beads, adds a focal point of color and symbolic depth. Turquoise is revered in various cultures for its protective qualities and its association with wisdom and communication, while coral is often linked to vitality, passion, and warding off negative energies. This careful selection and placement of materials suggest a deliberate intention to create an object that is both visually captivating and spiritually potent.

Echoes of Ritual and Tradition

In Nepalese Buddhist and Hindu traditions, bowls play a significant role in a multitude of ceremonies. They are commonly used as "dana patra" or offering bowls, where devotees place rice, flowers, or other symbolic gifts as an act of generosity and spiritual merit. The act of offering is central to these faiths, reflecting the belief that giving cultivates compassion and detachment. Such bowls are also essential in "puja" rituals, where they might hold sacred water, incense, or other elements used in the veneration of deities. The sound produced by striking or rubbing the rim of metal bowls is also considered sacred in some traditions, believed to help quiet the mind and invite meditative states. The very form of this bowl, with its open cavity, suggests a receptiveness and a capacity to hold, to receive, and to transform. It can be seen as a microcosm of the universe, holding the elements and offering them back to the divine. Whether used for practical ritualistic purposes or displayed as a testament to profound spiritual artistry, this bowl carries the weight of centuries of tradition and devotion.

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.