Bhagawan Kubera - The God of Wealth (Small Statue)

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Name: Bhagawan Kubera - The God of Wealth (Small Statue)
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZAL94
Price: 115.00 USD
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	ZAL94
	Copper Statue Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 3 inch
	Width: 2.6 inch
	Depth: 1.8 inch
	Weight 200 gm

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Embrace Prosperity with the Divine Presence of Kubera

Invite abundance and good fortune into your life with this exquisite statue of Bhagawan Kubera, the celestial treasurer and deity of wealth. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this small yet powerful representation of Kubera is designed to be a focal point of auspicious energy in your home or office. The statue is made from copper and lavishly gilded with 24 Karat gold, imbuing it with a radiant glow that symbolizes the very wealth it governs. Its compact size makes it versatile, perfect for adorning a personal altar, a workspace, or a spiritual nook where its presence can be felt and appreciated.

A Patron of Prosperity and Material Well-being

In Hindu mythology, Kubera is revered as the king of the Yakshas and the god of wealth, riches, and fortune. He is often depicted with a corpulent physique, symbolizing abundance, and is adorned with jewels, reflecting his immense riches. Legends tell of Kubera's ascent to his divine role, often through his devotion and penance, earning him the stewardship of the world's treasures. He is believed to distribute wealth and bestow prosperity upon those who are virtuous and devout. This statue captures the essence of his benevolent power, serving as a constant reminder of the potential for abundance in all aspects of life. Placing this deity in your space is an invitation to cultivate an environment of prosperity, encouraging financial growth, success, and overall material well-being.

Symbolism and Spiritual Significance

The imagery of Kubera is rich with symbolism. His association with the north direction is significant, often considered the direction of material wealth and stability. The jewels and ornate attire he wears signify not just material riches but also the opulence of the divine realm. The serene yet powerful expression on his face, as seen in this detailed copper sculpture, reflects his role as a dispenser of blessings and a guardian of prosperity. This statue serves as a conduit, allowing devotees to connect with the divine energy of wealth, encouraging a mindset of abundance, gratitude, and responsible stewardship of resources. It is a tangible representation of the pursuit of both material comfort and spiritual fulfillment.

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.