Blessing Buddha

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Name: Blessing Buddha
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: RR87
Price: 260.00 USD
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	RR87
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 8 inch
	Width: 5.3 inch
	Depth: 3.5 inch
	Weight 1.31 kg

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The Touch of Midas: Gilding the Divine

Imagine a work of art where earthly elements meet the celestial. This is achieved in the creation of this statue, cast in copper, a metal known for its conductivity and durability, and then meticulously gilded with radiant 24-karat gold. The use of gold, a precious metal that has been revered across cultures and throughout history, bestows upon the sculpture an aura of sacredness and enduring value. In ancient times, gold was often associated with the sun, enlightenment, and immortality. Its application to religious iconography, such as this Buddha statue, signifies the highest esteem and honors the spiritual figure.

The Gesture of Blessing

Observe the mudra, or symbolic gesture, of the right hand, often interpreted as bestowing blessings. This gesture communicates a sense of protection, reassurance, and benevolence. Buddha is not merely depicted; he is actively engaged in offering his grace and compassion to the world. He sits in the lotus position, or padmasana, a posture of meditation and serenity. This posture is a cornerstone of Buddhist practice and symbolizes purity and spiritual awakening. It is the seat of enlightenment, a reminder of the potential for inner peace that resides within all beings.

The Significance of the Alms Bowl

In his left hand, he holds an alms bowl, a simple vessel, yet rich with symbolic meaning. It represents humility, detachment from material possessions, and dependence on the kindness of others. The alms bowl symbolizes the monastic life and the path of renunciation that the Buddha embraced in his quest for enlightenment. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of generosity and compassion.

A Masterful Depiction

The sculpture sits atop a meticulously crafted lotus base. The lotus, rising from muddy waters to bloom in pristine beauty, is a powerful symbol of purity, spiritual awakening, and the triumph of enlightenment over the suffering of samsara. Every petal is carefully sculpted, signifying the unfolding of wisdom and the blossoming of enlightenment. The statue’s dimensions allow it to be a focal point in a personal meditation space, a living room, or an office. It serves as a constant reminder of the principles of compassion, mindfulness, and inner peace. The use of copper and gold ensures that it will endure for generations, a timeless object of beauty and spiritual significance. This exquisite statue is not simply an object of art; it is an invitation to contemplate the path to enlightenment and to cultivate the qualities of compassion, wisdom, and serenity in our own lives.

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.