Padmapani Avalokiteshvara with Floral Aureole (Vintage Piece) | Tibetan Buddhist Deity

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Padmapani Avalokiteshvara with Floral Aureole (Vintage Piece) | Tibetan Buddhist Deity

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Name: Padmapani Avalokiteshvara with Floral Aureole (Vintage Piece) | Tibetan Buddhist Deity
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: RH66
Price: 1870.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Padmapani is the form of Lord Avalokiteshvara that distinctively bears a lotus, the quintessential Tibetan Buddhist symbol of compassion and harmony. The beauty of this great Bodhisattva has been masterfully depicted on this copper sculpture, and gilded with pure gold to give off a finish as gracious and divine as equals the Lord. Note the ornate aureole, sculpted to the heights of Oriental aesthetic appeal.

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Specifications

	RH66
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 16 inch
	Width: 8 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight 2.61 kg

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The Embodiment of Compassion

Behold this exquisite vintage sculpture, a radiant depiction of Padmapani Avalokiteshvara, a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism. This deity is not merely a representation, but a living embodiment of compassion, standing as a beacon of hope for all beings struggling in the cycle of existence. To behold such a statue is to invoke the boundless compassion Avalokiteshvara represents. In Tibetan Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is the bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. One of the most well-known stories relates how Avalokiteshvara vowed to postpone their own enlightenment until they had assisted every sentient being in achieving liberation. After struggling and failing to save all beings and being overwhelmed by the suffering of the world, the bodhisattva's head split into eleven pieces. Amitabha Buddha then reconfigured the pieces into eleven heads to help Avalokiteshvara hear the cries of the suffering. Overcome by pain that their arms shattered into pieces, Amitabha reconfigured them into one thousand arms to aid the suffering. This myth beautifully symbolizes the bodhisattva's unwavering commitment to alleviating suffering.

Floral Splendor: An Aureole of Devotion

This representation of Avalokiteshvara stands adorned with an elaborately crafted floral aureole, a halo of intricately designed blooms. Each flower contributes to a tapestry of devotion, symbolizing purity, enlightenment, and the blossoming of compassion within the heart. The aureole's profusion of detail and texture captures the viewer's attention, drawing them further into the serene presence of the bodhisattva. Observe the intricate details, the swirling patterns, and the delicate rendering of each petal – all working together to create a visual symphony of faith and devotion. The lotus flower, held gracefully in Avalokiteshvara's hand, is particularly significant. The lotus rises from muddy waters, yet remains untainted, symbolizing the ability to transcend the suffering of samsara (the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth) and achieve enlightenment. The bodhisattva's association with the lotus highlights their commitment to helping others navigate the trials of life and find liberation.

Gilded in Gold: A Timeless Treasure

Crafted from copper and lavishly gilded with 24-karat gold, this statue exudes a sense of timelessness and sacredness. The gold imbues the sculpture with a warm, radiant glow, reflecting the enlightened nature of Avalokiteshvara. The meticulous gilding enhances the intricate details of the sculpture, bringing them to life with a shimmering brilliance. The use of precious materials elevates this statue to a work of exceptional artistic and spiritual value, transforming it into a treasured heirloom. The subtle variations in the gold's patina whisper stories of its age, only adding to its value. Displaying this statue is not simply acquiring a decorative piece; it is about embracing a work 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.