Dharmachakrapravartana Buddha

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Name: Dharmachakrapravartana Buddha
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZO98
Price: 140.00 USD
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	Copper Sculpture gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 5.3 inch
	Width: 3.5 inch
	Depth: 2.5 inch
	Weight 2 kg

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A Glimpse into Enlightenment

This exquisite copper sculpture, delicately gilded with 24 Karat gold, presents the Buddha in a profound gesture of teaching. The posture reflects a pivotal moment in Buddhist history: the First Sermon at Sarnath. After attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, Siddhartha Gautama, now the Buddha, journeyed to Sarnath to share his newfound wisdom with his former ascetic companions. This moment is symbolized through the 'dharmachakra mudra' – the gesture of turning the Wheel of Dharma. The right hand is raised, palm facing outwards, while the left rests inward, often touching or near the right. Together, they form the shape of a wheel, a powerful symbol in Buddhism.

The Wheel of Dharma

The Dharma Wheel, or Dharmachakra, represents the Buddha's teachings and the path to enlightenment. Its eight spokes symbolize the Noble Eightfold Path, which outlines the principles for ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom that lead to the cessation of suffering. The wheel also alludes to the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth, and the Buddha's message of liberation from this cycle. This image embodies his compassion and unwavering commitment to guiding others towards liberation.

Craftsmanship and Dimensions

This piece is crafted in copper and plated with 24 Karat gold. The application of gold gives this icon a brilliant sheen, a metaphor for the radiant truth that the Buddha’s message represents. This statue is a testament to skilled craftsmanship. Measuring 5.3 inches in height, 3.5 inches in width, and 2.5 inches in depth, it is perfect for creating a sacred space in your home, office, or meditation area. Its compact size allows for easy placement and portability, making it a constant reminder of the Buddha's teachings.

A Legacy of Compassion

Bring home a potent symbol of peace, wisdom, and the transformative power of knowledge. This finely crafted Buddha statue is more than just a decorative object; it's an invitation to contemplate the teachings of the Buddha and embark on your own journey towards enlightenment.

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.