Padmasambhava as Guru Dragmar in Yab Yum

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Name: Padmasambhava as Guru Dragmar in Yab Yum
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: EO59
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	EO59
	Copper Statue Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 8 inch
	Width: 5 inch
	Depth: 3.2 inch
	Weight 1.20 kg

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Immerse yourself in the profound symbolism of Tibetan Buddhism with this exquisite representation. This stunning statue, crafted from copper and meticulously gilded with 24 Karat gold, captures the essence of transformative power and enlightened wisdom.

The Embodiment of Transformation

This statue embodies a powerful figure, a profound teacher whose life and teachings continue to inspire practitioners worldwide. He is revered as the "Second Buddha," and is credited with bringing Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. His story is interwoven with miraculous birth stories, legendary feats of subjugation of demons, and the establishment of the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, Samye. This particular depiction captures his fierce, transformative aspect. Within Vajrayana Buddhism, this form represents the dynamic energy needed to overcome obstacles and purify negative emotions. The multiple arms signify his ability to act swiftly and effectively in various realms, offering protection and guidance to all beings. The fiery aura that surrounds him symbolizes the burning away of ignorance and the illumination of wisdom.

Yab Yum: Union of Wisdom and Compassion

The posture in the statue is called Yab Yum, a significant concept in Tibetan Buddhism. "Yab" represents the male aspect, embodying skillful means and compassion, while "Yum" represents the female aspect, embodying wisdom and emptiness. Their union symbolizes the indivisibility of these two fundamental qualities necessary for enlightenment. It's a potent visual representation of the integration of opposing forces, demonstrating that true understanding arises from the harmonious balance of wisdom and compassion. This sacred embrace underscores the interconnectedness of all things and the potential for complete realization.

Craftsmanship and Sacred Materials

This statue has been created using the traditional lost-wax casting method, a time-honored technique that ensures the highest level of detail and artistic expression. The copper base provides a solid foundation, while the generous application of 24 Karat gold adds a layer of brilliance and spiritual significance. Gold has long been associated with purity, enlightenment, and the radiant nature of awakened consciousness. The statue's dimensions (8.0 x 5.0 x 3.2 inches) make it a striking yet manageable piece, perfect for personal shrines, meditation spaces, or as a powerful focal point in any collection of sacred art.

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.