Goddess Saraswati

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Name: Goddess Saraswati
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: RU15
Price: 305.00 USD
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	RU15
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 7.5 inch
	Width: 5.5 inch
	Depth: 4.5 inch
	Weight 2.62 kg

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The Embodiment of Knowledge and Art

Delve into the essence of divine wisdom with this captivating representation of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess revered as the embodiment of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom, and learning. She is the divine consort of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, and through their union, Saraswati shapes the cosmos with her intellect and creative energy. This meticulously crafted sculpture captures the tranquil grace and serene power attributed to Saraswati. She is depicted seated in a posture of profound meditation, radiating an aura of enlightenment and creative potential. Her four arms symbolize her omnipotence and multifaceted nature. Each hand gestures a specific mudra, conveying different aspects of her divine power. One hand often holds a book, representing the Vedas and all forms of knowledge; another holds a rosary, symbolizing the power of meditation and spiritual practice; while others are shown playing the veena, an ancient stringed instrument. The veena is symbolic of her mastery over music and arts, and the resonating tones represent the harmony of the universe.

Craftsmanship and Material

This exquisite statue has been cast in copper and gloriously finished with 24 Karat gold. The rich luster of the gold imparts a sense of royalty, emphasizing Saraswati’s elevated status. The statue shows intricate details and meticulous craftsmanship. This statue is a perfect addition to any sacred space, personal altar, or as a symbol of inspiration in a creative environment.

Saraswati's Lore

Saraswati’s presence extends far beyond the confines of scripture. She is a patron deity for students, artists, musicians, and anyone seeking knowledge or creative inspiration. Each year, during Vasant Panchami, devotees around the world offer prayers and perform rituals to honor Saraswati, seeking her blessings for success in their academic and artistic pursuits. It is believed that by worshipping Saraswati with sincerity and devotion, one can unlock their intellectual potential, enhance their creative abilities, and gain clarity in their understanding of the world. Let the divine presence of Saraswati inspire creativity and wisdom in 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.