Shadakshari Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig)

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Name: Shadakshari Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig)
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: XK48
Price: 315.00 USD
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Specifications

	XK48
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 9 inch
	Width: 5.2 inch
	Depth: 3.5 inch
	Weight 1.58 kg

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A Beacon of Compassion

Behold a radiant manifestation of compassion, meticulously crafted to inspire inner peace and universal love. This exquisitely detailed sculpture, cast in copper and gloriously gilded with 24 Karat gold, embodies the essence of enlightened compassion. It serves not only as a stunning work of art but as a potent reminder of the boundless potential for kindness within each of us. It is a beacon of hope and serenity, inviting contemplation and inspiring a path of empathy and understanding.

The Bodhisattva's Vow

This statue represents a powerful figure within the Buddhist pantheon, celebrated for his unwavering commitment to alleviate the suffering of all sentient beings. According to legend, this revered figure made a profound vow to postpone his own enlightenment until he could help every living creature achieve liberation. His compassion is so immense that it is said his tears formed a lake from which the lotus flower, a symbol of purity and enlightenment, bloomed. Every detail of this piece echoes this profound commitment. The serene expression, the graceful posture, and the symbolic gestures all serve to convey the Bodhisattva's boundless love and unwavering dedication to the welfare of all beings.

Artistry and Symbolism

The statue is rich in symbolic meaning. Seated in the lotus position, the posture signifies stability and inner peace. The crown, adorned with intricate details, represents the five wisdoms. His hands, held in specific mudras or hand gestures, convey profound teachings. The mudra of prayer expresses reverence and devotion. The attention to detail in this piece highlights the artistic mastery employed in its creation. The lustrous 24 Karat gold gilding enhances the sense of sacredness and radiance, inviting viewers to connect with the divine qualities embodied by the Bodhisattva. This sculpture is a testament to the power of artistry to inspire and uplift the human spirit.

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.