Enshrined Prayer Wheel with Incense Holder and Burner

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Name: Enshrined Prayer Wheel with Incense Holder and Burner
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: XQ28
Price: 395.00 USD
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$454

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Specifications

	XQ28
	Copper Sculpture
	Height: 11.5 inch
	Width: 8.5 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight 1.05 kg

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The Turning of the Wheel

More than mere decoration, this piece is a conduit to the sacred. Prayer wheels, or Mani wheels, have been used for centuries in Tibetan Buddhism as a profound means of accumulating wisdom and merit, purifying negativity, and bringing benefit to oneself and others. Each revolution is believed to send forth prayers and mantras into the world, spreading compassion and positive energy to all sentient beings. This piece invites you to participate in this ancient tradition, bringing the spiritual energy of the Himalayas into your home. Turning the wheel isn't just a physical act; it's a conscious engagement with intention, a moment to focus on your prayers and aspirations for yourself and the world.

A Sensory Offering

In addition to its central prayer wheel, this exquisite piece incorporates an incense holder and burner, inviting you to engage another of your senses in your spiritual practice. The gentle aroma of incense has long been associated with purification, reverence, and connection to the divine. As the fragrant smoke curls upwards, it carries your prayers and aspirations to the heavens, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. The addition of incense elevates this piece from a decorative object to a multi-sensory tool for meditation, prayer, and spiritual practice.

Craftsmanship and Symbolism

Crafted from copper, this devotional object possesses both durability and a rich, warm tone. The meticulous detail evident in the design speaks to the dedication of the artisans who created it. Note the intricate carvings adorning the supporting pillars and base, each a tiny work of art in its own right. The inclusion of turquoise and coral-colored accents adds a touch of vibrant beauty and symbolizes the elements of water and fire, respectively, further enriching the spiritual symbolism. Even the presence of small animal figures atop the piece may be interpreted as guardians or symbolic representations of certain virtues or qualities. Each element is thoughtfully placed to create a harmonious and meaningful whole. This item is a tangible representation of faith, devotion, and the pursuit of enlightenment. Placed in your home or meditation space, it serves as a constant reminder of the power of prayer, the importance of compassion, and the interconnectedness of all things.

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.