Gautam Buddha

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Name: Gautam Buddha
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZO40
Price: 150.00 USD
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	ZO40
	Copper Sculpture gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 5.3 inch
	Width: 3.5 inch
	Depth: 2.5 inch
	Weight 3 kg

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The Enlightened One: A Glimpse of Nirvana

This exquisitely crafted sculpture captures the serene presence of the Buddha, a figure whose teachings have illuminated the path to enlightenment for millions across the globe. More than just a decorative piece, it’s a reminder of the potential for inner peace, compassion, and wisdom that resides within us all. The Buddha, originally Prince Siddhartha Gautama, embarked on a profound spiritual journey. Born into royalty, he was shielded from the harsh realities of the world. But upon encountering suffering, aging, and death, he renounced his privileged life to seek a solution to human suffering. Through years of rigorous asceticism and deep meditation, he ultimately achieved enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya. This transformation, this breaking free from the cycle of rebirth, is what "Buddha" represents: "the awakened one." This sculpture invites reflection. His calm demeanor, the gentle curve of his lips, and the tranquil expression in his eyes reflect the inner peace that comes from understanding the nature of reality. The intricate details, carefully rendered by skilled artisans, capture the essence of the Buddha’s profound message.

Crafting and Symbolism

This fine sculpture is made from copper. Then, through the ancient and meticulous process of gilding, it's coated in radiant 24 Karat gold. The warm, luminous glow of the gold enhances the Buddha's divine aura, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. The Buddha is depicted in a meditative pose, seated in the lotus position (Padmasana), a posture known to promote stillness and inner balance. His hand rests in the 'Bhumisparsha Mudra,' also known as "earth-witnessing". This mudra symbolizes the moment of enlightenment, when the Buddha called upon the earth to witness his triumph over temptation and doubt. With the other hand, he holds a begging bowl, an image symbolizing the renunciation of worldly possessions, and the acceptance of all that is offered with equanimity. His serene gaze invites a connection with his peaceful, mindful state. The 'urna', the dot in the middle of his forehead, symbolizes the third eye, an all-seeing portal to higher consciousness. The elongated earlobes are a reminder of the heavy earrings he once wore as a prince before renouncing his royal life. The cranial protuberance on top of his head is an indication of higher spiritual attainment. This statue stands at 5.3 inches tall, 3.5 inches wide, and 2.5 inches deep. The small size and portability of this gilded figure makes it convenient to place anywhere and a subtle reminder of the virtues represented by this enlightened sage.

A Touch of Divinity for Your Space

Whether placed on a meditation altar, a bookshelf, or a desk, this sculpture serves as a gentle reminder of the path to inner peace. It is more than just a decorative object; it’s an embodiment of compassion, wisdom, and the boundless potential for enlightenment that resides within each of us. Allow this magnificent sculpture to bring serenity and spiritual depth into your life.

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.