OM (AUM) Ritual Inlay Bowl

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Name: OM (AUM) Ritual Inlay Bowl
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: XT89
Price: 75.00 USD
Availability: InStock

AU$120

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Specifications

	XT89
	Copper
	Height: 2.5 inch
	Width: 4 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight 210 gm

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100% Handmade

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MADE IN INDIA.

A Vessel of Sacred Sound

This captivating copper bowl, adorned with a mesmerizing mosaic of turquoise-colored pieces, invites contemplation and reverence. The bowl's interior is made of copper, a metal revered for its conductivity, and often used in ritualistic and spiritual practices for its energetic properties. It represents a connection to the earth and the grounding of intentions. Holding this bowl, you'll immediately feel a sense of calm and purpose. It can become a center point for your meditation or other practices.

Echoes of Creation

The bowl is adorned with carefully placed embellishments. A symbol that is instantly recognizable to many, it represents the primordial sound from which the universe was created. It is a sound that is said to resonate with the deepest parts of our being, a mantra that brings us closer to the divine. Imagine the artisan carefully placing each component, imbuing the piece with intention and devotion. The rich copper color of the bowl's interior contrasts beautifully with the mosaic of turquoise, creating a visually appealing work of art that carries a message of peace and enlightenment.

Spiritual Significance

Beyond its aesthetic beauty, this bowl possesses deep spiritual meaning. Turquoise, with its vibrant blue-green hue, is a stone often associated with healing, protection, and good fortune. It is believed to connect the wearer to the spiritual realm and promote inner peace. The combination of copper and turquoise makes this bowl a potent vessel for ritual and reflection. Its compact size makes it easy to incorporate into your daily life, whether you use it as an offering bowl, a decorative piece, or a reminder to pause and connect with your inner self. This bowl is not merely an object; it is a tangible representation of ancient wisdom and spiritual power.

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.