Tibetan Buddhist Deity Amitayus Buddha Who Bestows Long Life

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Name: Tibetan Buddhist Deity Amitayus Buddha Who Bestows Long Life
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: EB05
Price: 260.00 USD
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	EB05
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 8.5 inch
	Width: 6 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight 1.55 kg

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A Deity of Immeasurable Life

This exquisite statue embodies the essence of Amitayus, the Buddha of Limitless Life and Wisdom. Seated in the serene lotus position, his presence radiates peace and longevity. This stunning sculpture serves not only as a beautiful piece of art but also as a potent symbol of health, vitality, and spiritual well-being. The detailed craftsmanship captures the deity's compassionate gaze and the intricate adornments that signify his enlightened status.

Cultural and Mythological Significance

Amitayus is revered throughout the Tibetan Buddhist tradition as a powerful deity who can prolong life and bestow blessings of health and prosperity. He is considered an emanation of Amitabha Buddha, the Buddha of Infinite Light, and shares many of his attributes. In Tibetan Buddhist cosmology, Amitayus plays a vital role in guiding sentient beings toward enlightenment. It is believed that sincere devotion and meditation upon Amitayus can help one overcome obstacles to a long and fulfilling life, both physical and spiritual. One can call upon Amitayus to remove obstacles, heal ailments, and gain insight into the nature of existence. The mantra associated with Amitayus is often chanted for the benefit of oneself and others, with the intention of extending life, enhancing wisdom, and ultimately achieving liberation.

Craftsmanship and Materials

This magnificent sculpture is meticulously crafted from copper and then gilded with genuine 24-karat gold. This layering of copper and gold enhances the inherent beauty and adds to its value as a sacred object. The statue’s dimensions measure 8.5 inches in height, 6.0 inches in width, and 4.0 inches in depth, making it an ideal size for placement on an altar, meditation space, or any area where its presence can inspire contemplation and reverence. The attention to detail in the statue's creation – from the delicate features of Amitayus's face to the flowing robes and ornate jewelry – speaks volumes about the skill and dedication of the artisans who brought this divine representation to life.

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.