Om Mani Padme Hum Fortune Box

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Name: Om Mani Padme Hum Fortune Box
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: RS84
Price: 270.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$311

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Specifications

	RS84
	Copper with Gemstone
	Height: 1.8 inch
	Width: 5.8 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight 430 gm

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100% Handmade

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MADE IN INDIA.

A Vessel of Auspicious Mantras and Timeless Beauty

Discover a treasure chest designed not just to hold your valuables, but to imbue them with a sense of sacredness and positive energy. This exquisite box, crafted from durable copper, is a testament to artisanal skill, adorned with a vibrant mosaic of gemstones. The rich crimson of the coral-like stones symbolizes vitality and protection, while the deep turquoise, often associated with the sky and water in ancient cultures, brings a sense of calm and clarity. ––––––––––

The Sacred Inscription

Dominating the lid is the revered mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" inscribed in elegant Tibetan script. This six-syllable mantra is the heart of Tibetan Buddhism, embodying the essence of all Buddhist teachings and believed to transmute impure body, speech, and mind into the pure, enlightened body, speech, and mind of a Buddha. Each syllable carries profound meaning: "Om" represents the universe, "Mani" means jewel, symbolizing altruistic intention of enlightenment, "Padme" means lotus, representing wisdom, and "Hum" signifies indivisibility. The presence of this mantra is intended to create an aura of peace and compassion around the box and its contents, acting as a constant reminder of spiritual awakening. ––––––––––

A Tapestry of Gemstone Artistry

The meticulous inlay work transforms this functional box into a piece of wearable art. The gemstones are not merely decorative; they are carefully chosen and placed to create a visually stunning effect. The intricate patterns are reminiscent of ancient mandalas, geometric designs that represent the cosmos and are used in meditation. The contrast between the fiery red and the serene turquoise evokes the balance of opposing forces, a common theme in spiritual traditions. The box’s form itself is elegant and compact, designed to be both a striking display piece and a discreet keeper of cherished items, from jewelry to important documents, or even small sacred objects. The sturdy copper construction ensures longevity, while the gemstone embellishments make it a truly unique and meaningful acquisition. It’s a beautiful fusion of material wealth and spiritual significance, designed to be a focal point in any space.

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.