Amitabha

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Name: Amitabha
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZO72
Price: 260.00 USD
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$299

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Specifications

	ZO72
	Copper Sculpture gilted with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 5.3 inch
	Width: 3.5 inch
	Depth: 2.5 inch
	Weight 3 kg

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Let's illuminate your space with a beacon of compassion and wisdom!

Representation of Boundless Light

This exquisitely crafted statue represents a divine being revered in various forms of Buddhism. It serves as a beautiful reminder of infinite light, immeasurable life, and profound peace. Cast in copper and gilded with radiant 24 Karat Gold, this piece embodies both artistic excellence and spiritual significance. Its compact size (5.3 x 3.5 x 2.5 inches) makes it perfect for placement on an altar, desk, or any space where you seek serenity and inspiration.

The Legend of the Buddha of Infinite Light

The story begins with a king who, upon encountering the teachings of a Buddha, renounced his throne and took the name Dharmakara, vowing to become a Buddha himself. After aeons of diligent practice and boundless compassion, he achieved enlightenment and created a pure land, a realm of perfect bliss called Sukhavati. This land is free from suffering and filled with the purest joy, a place where beings can readily attain enlightenment. Through devotion and the recitation of his name, beings can be reborn into this pure land and escape the cycle of suffering. He is often depicted in the meditative posture, with his hands resting in his lap, forming the dhyana mudra, symbolizing meditation and wisdom. He also manifests in different forms according to the need of beings, to bring more compassion to the world.

Artistry in Detail

Notice the intricate details adorning this statue. The elaborate crown, embellished with colorful inlays, speaks to his enlightened state and his role as a divine ruler. The gentle expression on his face emanates a sense of calm and compassion, inviting contemplation and inner peace. The flowing robes, meticulously detailed, are a testament to the craftsman's skill. The lotus base upon which he sits symbolizes purity and spiritual awakening, rising above the muddy waters of worldly desires. This statue is not merely an object; it is a conduit for connection, a tangible representation of profound spiritual ideals. Its golden surface, symbolizing radiance and enlightenment, will bring a sense of sacredness and serenity to any environment. This sculpture makes a beautiful addition to any collection of Buddhist art, or as a standalone piece to center your meditation space.

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.