Buddha

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Name: Buddha
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZN49
Price: 250.00 USD
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	ZN49
	Copper Sculpture gilted with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 8.1 inch
	Width: 5.5 inch
	Depth: 3.6 inch
	Weight 1.20 kg

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The Awakened One: An Icon of Enlightenment

This exquisite sculpture is more than just a decorative object; it's a representation of profound spiritual awakening, a tangible reminder of the path to enlightenment paved by Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha. This meticulously crafted image invites a sense of peace, serenity, and mindful contemplation into any space. Its presence serves as a continuous inspiration to cultivate inner peace and compassion. Every detail has been considered, from the serene expression on the Buddha's face to the graceful lines of his posture. The serene gaze emanating from his countenance speaks of transcending the earthly world. His features, carefully shaped, radiate the inner peace that comes with understanding.

Craftsmanship and Materials

Crafted from copper, this sculpture boasts durability and a subtle weight that conveys its significance. The copper form is further enhanced by the application of 24 Karat gold gilding. This lavish gilding brings an element of divine luminance and enhances the sculpture's visual impact. The gold captures and reflects light in a way that emphasizes the Buddha's aura, making the sculpture a striking centerpiece wherever it is placed. The dimensions of the sculpture (8.1 x 5.5 x 3.6 inches) make it ideal for display on altars, meditation spaces, shelves or desks.

Legends of Siddhartha: The Prince Who Became the Buddha

Siddhartha Gautama was born a prince in ancient India, shielded from the harsh realities of life. However, fate intervened and revealed the suffering inherent in the human condition – sickness, old age, and death. Profoundly moved, he renounced his princely life in search of liberation from this suffering. After years of rigorous ascetic practices, he eventually attained enlightenment while meditating under the Bodhi tree, becoming the Buddha, the "Awakened One." His teachings center around the Four Noble Truths, which explain the nature of suffering, its cause, its cessation, and the path to its cessation through the Eightfold Path. The principles of karma and rebirth are central to his teachings. He emphasized the importance of ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom in achieving liberation from suffering and attaining Nirvana, a state of perfect peace and enlightenment. He wandered throughout India for forty-five years after his enlightenment, sharing his realizations and gathering a following of disciples. His teachings resonated across the land. They promoted compassion, mindfulness, and the understanding of the interconnectedness of all things. His life and teachings became the foundation of Buddhism, which spread throughout Asia and eventually the world, influencing countless lives and cultures. This sculpture embodies the essence of the Buddha's journey, representing his serenity, wisdom, and the path to enlightenment. It is a powerful symbol of hope, resilience, and the transformative potential within each of us.

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.