Chenrezig or the Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara

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Name: Chenrezig or the Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: EO07
Price: 150.00 USD
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	EO07
	Copper Statue Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 5.6 inch
	Width: 4 inch
	Depth: 2.4 inch
	Weight 790 gm

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Crafted from copper and gilded with 24 Karat Gold, this beautiful statue brings the essence of compassion into your home or sacred space. This exquisite piece embodies the spirit of enlightenment and benevolent grace.

The Embodiment of Compassion

In Tibetan Buddhism, this Bodhisattva is revered as the embodiment of compassion, the divine manifestation of all Buddhas' compassion. The stories surrounding this figure are filled with profound significance. Legend tells that he took a vow to liberate all beings from suffering, and even after countless eons of tireless effort, upon witnessing the immeasurable suffering that remained, his heart broke into a thousand pieces. From this shattered heart arose eleven heads and a thousand arms, symbols of his boundless ability to perceive and alleviate suffering. He is also often seen as the patron deity of Tibet, and it is believed that the Dalai Lamas are incarnations of him. Chanting the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" is a common practice for those seeking to invoke his blessings and cultivate compassion within themselves and others.

Artisan Craftsmanship

This statue is a testament to the skill of the artisans who created it. The statue is crafted from copper using traditional techniques, and carefully gilded with 24 Karat gold. The dimensions of the statue are 5.6 x 4.0 x 2.4 inches. This statue rests upon a carefully crafted lotus base, a symbol of purity and spiritual awakening, and reflects the dedication and artistry of its creators, making it a meaningful and lasting addition to any collection or meditation practice.

Inviting Blessings

Placing this statue in your home or meditation space is more than just adding a decorative object. It serves as a constant reminder of the potential for compassion within oneself and the importance of cultivating kindness towards all beings. It is an invitation to connect with the spirit of compassion and to draw upon its transformative power in your own life. Let this statue be a source of inspiration and a reminder to walk the path of compassion, bringing blessings and harmony into your world. You can find this wonderful representation of compassion in the Statues > Small Sized Statues section.

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.