Tibetan Buddhist Daka Incense Burner - Made in Nepal

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Tibetan Buddhist Daka Incense Burner - Made in Nepal

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Name: Tibetan Buddhist Daka Incense Burner - Made in Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZEM691
Price: 550.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Specifications

	ZEM691
	Copper Statue From Nepal
	Height: 7 inch
	Width: 5 inch
	Depth: 5 inch
	Weight 1.10 kg

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Invoke Auspicious Energies with this Exquisite Incense Burner

This captivating copper incense burner, masterfully crafted in Nepal, is more than just a functional item; it's a conduit for sacred aromas and a powerful symbol of Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Seated upon a formidable base, the central figure embodies a protective deity, its posture conveying a sense of potent energy and vigilance. The intricate details, from the fearsome countenance crowned with skulls to the powerful, coiled form, speak of a protector of the Dharma, guarding against negativity and obstacles. The figure's clasped hands, a gesture of deep meditation or prayer, are adorned with bracelets and rings, hinting at their divine status. The rich, burnished copper, a material often associated with purity and strength in spiritual contexts, glows with an antique patina, suggesting a timeless connection to ancient practices. This burner is designed to hold your favorite incense, allowing the fragrant smoke to rise and purify the space, creating an atmosphere of peace and spiritual elevation.

Guardians of the Sacred Realm

The iconography present on this incense burner draws from the rich tapestry of Tibetan Buddhism. The fierce visage, often depicted as a wrathful deity, is a manifestation of enlightened activity, meant to overcome ignorance and delusion with swiftness and power. Such figures are not born of malice but rather from a profound compassion that uses all means to liberate beings from suffering. The skull motif, common in wrathful deity representations, symbolizes the transcendence of ego and the impermanence of life, reminding practitioners of the ultimate reality. The lions that support the base are potent symbols of power, royalty, and the roar of the Buddha's teachings, which dispel ignorance.

A Testament to Nepalese Craftsmanship

Originating from Nepal, a land steeped in spiritual heritage and renowned for its exquisite metalwork, this incense burner is a testament to the skill and devotion of its artisans. The painstaking detail in every curve and contour, from the flowing drapery to the intricate patterns on the pedestal, showcases generations of passed-down techniques. Copper itself holds significant cultural and religious importance in the Himalayan region, often used in the creation of sacred objects and statues due to its conductivity and perceived spiritual qualities. This piece offers a tangible connection to the spiritual heartland of Tibetan Buddhism, bringing a piece of its sacred artistry into your home.

Enhance Your Rituals and Sanctuary

Whether used for daily meditation, prayer ceremonies, or simply to imbue your living space with a calming and purifying aroma, this incense burner serves as a focal point for spiritual practice. The act of burning incense has been a cherished ritual across cultures and throughout history, believed to clear the mind, invite positive energies, and create a sacred ambiance. Let the ethereal wisps of fragrant smoke ascend from this magnificent burner, carrying your intentions and prayers to the heavens, and transforming your environment into a sanctuary of peace and spiritual awareness. This significant piece promises to be a cherished addition to any altar or meditation 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.