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Ashtamangala Cymbals with Case

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Name: Ashtamangala Cymbals with Case
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZAG66
Price: 270.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Specifications

	ZAG66
	Copper
	Height: 2.5 inch
	Width: 5 inch
	Depth: 4.5 inch
	Weight 770 gm

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Resounding Symbolism

These cymbals are more than just musical instruments; they are powerful representations of blessings, good fortune, and spiritual awakening. Often used in Tibetan Buddhist rituals, festivals, and meditations, cymbals evoke a sense of peace, clarity, and transcendence. The reverberating sound produced cuts through the noise of the mundane world, calling practitioners to a higher state of awareness. They serve as an aural offering to deities, inviting their benevolent presence and blessings. The rich tones have the power to dispel negative energies, create sacred space, and enhance the transformative quality of spiritual practice.

The Eight Auspicious Symbols

The outer rim showcases the Ashtamangala, or the Eight Auspicious Symbols. Each symbol holds profound meaning within Tibetan Buddhism, collectively representing the qualities of enlightenment. *

The Lotus Flower:

Symbolizes purity of body, speech, and mind, floating above the muddy waters of attachment and desire. Just as a lotus rises undefiled from murky depths, practitioners aspire to awaken from the darkness of ignorance. *

The Conch Shell:

Represents the melodious sound of the Dharma, awakening beings from their slumber of ignorance and urging them towards the path of enlightenment. Its spiral shape mirrors the interconnectedness of all things. *

The Endless Knot:

Symbolizes the infinite wisdom and compassion of the Buddha, representing the interconnectedness of all phenomena. It reminds us that everything is related and that actions have far-reaching consequences. *

The Victory Banner:

Represents the triumph of enlightenment over ignorance, signifying the victory of wisdom over delusion. It also symbolizes the overcoming of all obstacles on the path to spiritual liberation. *

The Wheel of Dharma:

Represents the teachings of the Buddha, set in motion to guide beings towards enlightenment. Its eight spokes symbolize the Noble Eightfold Path, the practical guide to achieving liberation. *

The Pair of Golden Fish:

Symbolize happiness, spontaneity, and freedom from suffering. They represent the auspiciousness of all living beings in a state of fearlessness. *

The Treasure Vase:

Represents inexhaustible wealth, both spiritual and material. It symbolizes the abundance of blessings and the endless possibilities for spiritual growth. *

The Parasol:

Symbolizes protection from suffering and harmful influences. It represents the respect and honor bestowed upon spiritual leaders and practitioners.

Crafted with Intention

Created from copper, the cymbals have a beautiful, warm tone, and are intricately adorned with the eight sacred emblems. The case provided is not merely for storage; it serves as a protective embrace, ensuring the instruments are safe and secure when not in use, preserving their pristine condition and resonant qualities. Its meticulous design reflects the care and devotion inherent in its creation, embodying the reverence in which these are held.

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.