Amitabha Buddha

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Name: Amitabha Buddha
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: RR82
Price: 260.00 USD
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Specifications

	RR82
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 8.5 inch
	Width: 5 inch
	Depth: 3.5 inch
	Weight 1.09 kg

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A Beacon of Boundless Light

This exquisite sculpture captures the serene presence of a celestial Buddha. More than just an artistic representation, it embodies the profound promise of enlightenment and liberation from suffering. Cast in copper and meticulously gilded with 24-karat gold, this piece radiates a warm, inviting light, symbolizing the boundless compassion and wisdom that defines his essence. Each detail of the statue reflects deep spiritual significance. The calm, contemplative expression invites inner peace. The mudra, or hand gesture, is one of meditation, encouraging focus and tranquility. The robes flow with graceful folds, indicative of the simplicity and renunciation of worldly attachments that lead to enlightenment.

Myth and Meaning

In Mahayana Buddhism, he presides over the Western Pure Land, also known as Sukhavati. This is not a physical place, but a realm of pure bliss, free from the cycle of rebirth, where beings can easily attain enlightenment. According to legend, he was once a king who renounced his throne to become a monk named Dharmakara. Vowing to create a perfect Buddha-field, he practiced tirelessly for countless lifetimes and fulfilled his promise through his unwavering dedication. He is revered for his infinite compassion and the ease with which beings can reach his Pure Land simply by calling upon his name with sincere faith. This practice, known as Nembutsu, is a central aspect of Pure Land Buddhism, offering hope and a path to liberation for all, regardless of their background or capabilities. He represents the potential for all beings to achieve enlightenment.

Artisanship and Devotion

This meticulously crafted statue is a testament to the skill and devotion of its creators. The intricate details, from the delicate features of the face to the elaborate folds of the robes, demonstrate the deep reverence held for the subject. The use of copper and gold not only ensures the sculpture's longevity but also adds to its inherent value as a sacred object. The practice of gilding statues with gold is an ancient tradition, reflecting the Buddha's radiant wisdom and the preciousness of enlightenment. Placed in a home or meditation space, this sculpture serves as a powerful reminder of the potential for inner peace and the path to liberation that is available to 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.