Made in Nepal Prayer Wheel on Stand (Tibetan Buddhist)

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Name: Made in Nepal Prayer Wheel on Stand (Tibetan Buddhist)
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZCF17
Price: 85.00 USD
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	ZCF17
	Brass and Copper
	Height: 5.7 inch
	Width: 2.5 inch
	Depth: 2.5 inch
	Weight 150 gm

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A Sacred Artifact for Inner Peace

This exquisite Tibetan Buddhist prayer wheel, meticulously crafted in Nepal, is more than just an object of art; it's a conduit for spiritual practice and a beacon of tranquility. Constructed from a blend of rich brass and warm copper, it embodies the ancient traditions of Buddhist craftsmanship. The prayer wheel is adorned with inlaid turquoise and coral stones, reminiscent of the vibrant jewels often found adorning sacred sites and deities in Himalayan Buddhism. The central cylinder is elegantly inscribed with the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" in beautiful Tibetan script, each turn of the wheel generating prayers and accumulating merit.

The Power of the Mantra

The mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" is the essence of compassion and wisdom in Tibetan Buddhism. It is said that reciting this mantra with a prayer wheel sends a continuous stream of blessings and prayers into the world. According to Buddhist teachings, spinning a prayer wheel is equivalent to reciting the mantra as many times as there are words on the scroll inside. This practice is believed to purify negative karma, accumulate merit, and bring about spiritual growth and enlightenment. The practice is deeply rooted in the legend of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, who taught this mantra to the people to alleviate their suffering. Turning the wheel is a physical manifestation of this profound spiritual journey.

A Testament to Himalayan Artistry

The intricate details of this prayer wheel speak to the enduring legacy of Nepalese artisans. The combination of brass and copper, materials often used in sacred ritual objects, lends a beautiful patina that deepens with age, symbolizing the timeless nature of spiritual practice. The delicate design of the tiered top, capped with a golden finial, mirrors the stupas found in Buddhist monasteries. The small, yet sturdy, brass stand allows the prayer wheel to be displayed prominently in your home, meditation space, or office, serving as a constant reminder of your spiritual aspirations. The loop on either side of the cylinder offers a place to attach a cord, enabling it to be spun manually with ease. This piece is designed to bring a sense of calm, focus, and spiritual well-being 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.