Lord Hanuman Lifting Mount Sanjeevani

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Name: Lord Hanuman Lifting Mount Sanjeevani
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: RD09
Price: 330.00 USD
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	RD09
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 7.9 inch
	Width: 5 inch
	Depth: 3.8 inch
	Weight 1.25 kg

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The Embodiment of Devotion and Strength

This radiant sculpture captures a pivotal moment from the epic Ramayana, showcasing the unparalleled devotion and strength of Hanuman. Crafted from copper and gilded with 24 karat gold, this piece embodies the divine energy of the vanara god. Standing resolutely upon a depiction of a mountainous terrain, Hanuman is depicted in mid-stride, forever immortalized in his heroic act. One hand firmly grips his iconic gada (mace), a symbol of his unwavering power and righteousness. In his other hand, he triumphantly holds aloft Mount Sanjeevani. His posture is one of focused determination, reflecting the urgency and gravity of his mission. The statue features intricate details. Hanuman's face, with his characteristically simian features, is meticulously crafted. Every detail, from the expressive eyes to the detailed adornments, captures the essence of his divine form.

A Tale of Unwavering Loyalty

Hanuman, the mighty devotee of Lord Rama, is revered throughout Hinduism for his boundless devotion, courage, and selfless service. The tale of him lifting Mount Sanjeevani is a testament to his extraordinary abilities and unwavering loyalty. During the fierce battle between Rama and Ravana, Lakshmana, Rama's brother, was gravely wounded. Desperate for a cure, Rama sought the aid of Sushena, the royal physician, who revealed that the only remedy was a rare herb found atop Mount Sanjeevani in the Himalayas. With time running out and Lakshmana's life hanging in the balance, Hanuman volunteered to undertake the arduous task. Displaying superhuman strength, Hanuman soared through the skies, reaching the distant Himalayas. However, upon arriving at Mount Sanjeevani, he was unable to identify the specific herb needed. Unwilling to risk any further delay and with Lakshmana's condition worsening, Hanuman, in a display of unparalleled strength and devotion, uprooted the entire mountain and carried it back to Lanka. Upon Hanuman's return, Sushena was able to extract the necessary herb, and Lakshmana was miraculously healed. This act cemented Hanuman's place as one of the most beloved figures in Hindu mythology, a symbol of unwavering devotion, selflessness, and unparalleled strength. This statue serves as a potent reminder of Hanuman's virtues. Placed in your home or sacred space, it serves as a daily inspiration to embrace devotion, courage, and selfless service in your own life. A potent symbol of protection, it serves as a blessing of strength, health, and unwavering loyalty.

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.