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Tibetan Buddhist Dragon Incense Burner

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Name: Tibetan Buddhist Dragon Incense Burner
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: EO45
Price: 750.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Specifications

	EO45
	Copper
	Height: 7 inch
	Width: 6 inch
	Depth: 4.2 inch
	Weight 1.40 kg

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A beautiful addition to your collection of statues.

The Dragon's Breath and Blessing

Envelop your sacred space in the mystical aura of the East with this intricately crafted incense burner. A fusion of Tibetan Buddhist symbolism and traditional artistry, this piece elevates the simple act of burning incense into a ritual of profound meaning. Imagine the swirling tendrils of smoke, rising like the breath of the benevolent dragons that adorn its surface, carrying your prayers and intentions towards the heavens. The golden gleam of the copper metal brings warmth and light into the space.

Guardians of Tradition: Dragons and Foo Dogs

Dragons, revered throughout Asia as symbols of power, wisdom, and good fortune, are intricately sculpted along the body. These are not the fire-breathing beasts of Western lore, but rather celestial beings who control the weather, bring rain for plentiful harvests, and safeguard against misfortune. Their sinuous bodies coil around the vessel, a testament to their protective nature. Atop the lid perches a Foo Dog, also known as a guardian lion or a Komainu. These mythical creatures, often depicted in pairs guarding the entrances of temples and palaces, are symbols of protection and courage. They ward off evil spirits and negative energies, ensuring a safe and harmonious environment for meditation, prayer, or simply peaceful contemplation. Their presence completes the protective symbolism woven into this powerful piece.

Crafted with Devotion

Measuring 7.0 x 6.0 x 4.2 inches, this statue fits comfortably on altars, shelves, or any space dedicated to spiritual practice. The solid copper construction ensures both beauty and durability, allowing this piece to become a treasured heirloom, passed down through generations. The weight of the copper lends a sense of substance and grounding, while the detailed craftsmanship reveals the skill and dedication of the artisans who brought this vision to life. The Dragon heads also form the handles for safe lifting of the top section, and the Foo Dog has detailed scaled body and tail.

A Portal to Serenity

More than just an incense burner, this statue is a tangible representation of ancient wisdom and enduring beliefs. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner of Buddhist meditation, a collector of sacred art, or simply someone seeking to create a more peaceful and meaningful environment, this incense burner offers a pathway to deeper connection with the spiritual realm. Allow the fragrant smoke to transport you to the serene landscapes of Tibet, where the whispers of ancient mantras and the gentle guidance of compassionate deities fill the air.

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.