Tibetan Buddhist Incense Stick Holder

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Name: Tibetan Buddhist Incense Stick Holder
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZBJ55
Price: 75.00 USD
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Specifications

	ZBJ55
	Brass and Copper
	Height: 3.5 inch
	Width: 5 inch
	Depth: 5 inch
	Weight 130 gm

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A Sacred Bloom for Serene Aromas

Invite tranquility and spiritual resonance into your space with this exquisite incense holder, a testament to the rich artistry and profound symbolism of Tibetan Buddhism. Crafted from a harmonious blend of brass and copper, this piece is designed not merely to hold incense sticks but to elevate the very act of their burning into a sacred ritual. Its form draws inspiration from the lotus flower, a potent symbol in Buddhist traditions representing purity, enlightenment, and the unfolding of spiritual awareness. Each petal of this lotus-inspired base cradles an embossed depiction of a serene Buddha, inviting contemplation and mindfulness.

Whispers of the Dharma

The lotus, from which this holder blooms, is deeply interwoven with Buddhist mythology. It is said that where the Buddha walked, lotuses sprang forth from the earth, signifying his pure and compassionate presence. Similarly, the central cylindrical structure, adorned with intricate patterns that evoke the decorative elements often found on prayer wheels and stupas, serves as the anchor for your fragrant offerings. The top of this cylinder features multiple apertures, perfectly designed to hold incense sticks upright, allowing their smoke to ascend like prayers offered to the heavens.

Artistry and Auspiciousness

The meticulous craftsmanship evident in this incense holder speaks volumes about its intended purpose. The warm gleam of brass accentuates the deeper tones of copper, creating a visually captivating piece that is as much a decorative art object as it is a functional item. The base is further embellished with a decorative band, featuring a pattern reminiscent of the ornamental base of sacred architectural structures, grounding the piece with an air of stability and reverence. This holder is more than an object; it is a conduit for devotion, a vessel for peace, and a beautiful reminder of the path to inner harmony. Its presence can transform any room into a sanctuary, filling it with the calming scent of incense and the uplifting energy of ancient wisdom.

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.