Chakramsamvara in Yab-Yum

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Name: Chakramsamvara in Yab-Yum
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZO18
Price: 525.00 USD
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	Copper Sculpture gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 11 inch
	Width: 8 inch
	Depth: 3.6 inch
	Weight 7 kg

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Divine Union: A Symbol of Supreme Bliss

Behold a powerful and evocative depiction of the divine in union, a potent symbol of the union of wisdom and compassion, the ultimate goal of tantric practice. This intricately crafted copper sculpture, embellished with radiant 24 Karat gold, captures the profound spiritual essence of deities in Yab-Yum, the symbolic embrace that represents the merging of male and female principles. The term "Yab-Yum" literally translates to "father-mother" in Tibetan, underscoring the unity that transcends duality. This representation isn't merely a depiction of physical intimacy, but rather a visualization of the non-dual reality, where opposing forces complement and complete each other, leading to enlightenment.

The Artistry of Transformation

This beautiful sculpture is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Meticulously sculpted from copper and lavishly gilded with 24 Karat gold, the sculpture radiates an aura of sacredness and profound energy. The skillful detailing brings the deities to life, showcasing the artisans dedication to preserving the rich artistic heritage of Tibetan Buddhist iconography. The dimensions of the statue are 11.0 x 8.0 x 3.6 inches.

Tantric Deities and Their Significance

The complex iconography associated with deities such as these holds deep symbolic meaning. Often, the male deity represents skillful means or compassion, while the female represents wisdom. Their union signifies the integration of these two essential aspects on the path to enlightenment. The deity is often depicted with multiple arms, each wielding symbolic implements that represent different aspects of enlightened activity, such as removing obstacles, bestowing blessings, and subduing negative forces. These deities are central to the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, also known as Tantric Buddhism, which employs powerful visualization techniques and transformative practices to accelerate spiritual development. The practice involves invoking the blessings and qualities of these deities to ultimately realize one's own inherent Buddha-nature. Through the focused contemplation of the Yab-Yum imagery, the practitioner aspires to dissolve dualistic thinking and embrace the ultimate unity of all things. This statue provides a point for contemplation of these ideals.

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.