Incense Stick Holder and Burner with Ashtamangala Symbols

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Name: Incense Stick Holder and Burner with Ashtamangala Symbols
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZBL86
Price: 70.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$81

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Specifications

	ZBL86
	Copper
	Height: 3.1 inch
	Width: 5 inch
	Depth: 5 inch
	Weight 140 gm

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An Auspicious Vessel for Sacred Aromas

Invite a sense of peace and spiritual elevation into your home with this exquisitely crafted incense holder and burner. Fashioned from durable copper, this piece is not merely a functional item but a testament to rich cultural heritage and symbolic artistry. Its intricate design serves as a beautiful conduit for the fragrant smoke of incense, transforming your living space into a sanctuary of calm and contemplation. The centerpiece of this remarkable holder is a cylindrical burner, adorned with a delicate tiered finial that reaches towards the heavens. Around its body, embossed motifs whisper tales of ancient wisdom and protection, hinting at the deeper meaning embedded within its form. The base of the burner rests upon a lotus-like receptacle, its petals unfurling gracefully to form a wide, decorative tray. This tray is further embellished with the revered Ashtamangala symbols, a sacred suite of eight auspicious signs originating from Indian religions, including Buddhism and Hinduism.

The Sacred Significance of Ashtamangala

The Ashtamangala, or "eight auspicious symbols," are potent emblems representing good fortune, prosperity, and spiritual enlightenment. Each symbol carries profound meaning: the Endless Knot symbolizes the Buddha's eternal wisdom and compassion, a union of method and wisdom; the Conch Shell represents the far-reaching and beautiful sound of the Dharma; the Victory Banner signifies the triumph of Buddhist teachings over ignorance; the Parasol offers protection from suffering and worldly desires; the Vase of Treasure symbolizes long life and spiritual abundance; the Pair of Golden Fish represent freedom from the ocean of suffering; the Lotus flower signifies purity and enlightenment, rising unstained from the mud of samsara; and the Wheel of Dharma represents the Buddha's teachings and the path to liberation. The presence of these symbols on this incense holder imbues it with a powerful aura, transforming it into a conduit for blessings and positive energy. In ancient traditions, burning incense was not only for perfuming the air but also for purifying spaces, consecrating rituals, and offering prayers to the divine. This holder, with its sacred iconography, allows you to engage in these practices with a piece that is as meaningful as it is beautiful. This copper incense holder and burner is a perfect addition to any altar, meditation space, or as a decorative accent in your living room. Its compact size makes it versatile, fitting comfortably on shelves, tables, or mantels. Allow the gentle tendrils of incense smoke, guided by the Ashtamangala symbols, to carry your thoughts and intentions, fostering an atmosphere of serenity and spiritual connection. It makes a thoughtful and auspicious gift for anyone who appreciates the beauty of art, culture, and mindful living.

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.