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Tibetan Buddhist Incense Sticks Holder

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Name: Tibetan Buddhist Incense Sticks Holder
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZBL96
Price: 65.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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	ZBL96
	Copper with Brass
	Height: 10.5 inch
	Width: 1.5 inch
	Depth: 1.5 inch
	Weight 160 gm

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A Vessel of Serenity: Tibetan Incense Holder

Embrace tranquility and spiritual devotion with this exquisite Tibetan incense holder, a masterpiece crafted from a harmonious blend of copper and brass. Its cylindrical form, inspired by the sacred prayer wheels that adorn Himalayan monasteries, invites contemplation and a deeper connection to ancient wisdom. Each intricate detail speaks volumes of the artistry and spiritual significance embedded in Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

Symbolism and Divine Embodiments

The surface of this holder is adorned with a series of raised brass medallions, each depicting a serene Buddha in meditation. These figures, rendered with delicate precision, evoke the peaceful presence of the enlightened one, guiding the user towards inner peace and mindfulness. Surrounding these divine depictions are ornate carvings, reminiscent of the auspicious symbols found in mandalas, representing the totality of the universe and the interconnectedness of all things. The prominent placement of vibrant red coral beads, often associated with protection and vitality in Tibetan culture, adds a striking visual contrast and further imbues the piece with protective energy. The top of the holder is crowned with a beautiful turquoise stone, a gem revered for its healing properties and its connection to the heavens.

Echoes of Ancient Traditions

The design of this incense holder draws inspiration from the profound practices of Tibetan Buddhism. In this spiritual tradition, incense burning is not merely an olfactory experience but a ritualistic offering, a way to purify the atmosphere, clear negative energies, and create a sacred space conducive to meditation and prayer. The rhythmic burning of incense can help calm the mind, sharpen focus, and facilitate a journey into deeper consciousness. The cylindrical shape, much like a prayer wheel, is also significant. Prayer wheels contain mantras, and their turning is believed to spread blessings and merit. This holder, by its very form, echoes that intention, suggesting that the fragrant smoke rising from it carries prayers and good intentions to the spiritual realm. The Tibetan script etched along the body further emphasizes its authentic origin and spiritual purpose, connecting the user to millennia of chanting and sacred texts.

An Artistic Fusion of Materials

The skillful juxtaposition of copper and brass creates a rich textural and visual appeal. The warm, earthy tones of the copper provide a grounding presence, while the brighter, more lustrous brass accents highlight the intricate details and symbols. This interplay of metals not only enhances the aesthetic beauty of the piece but also signifies the balance and harmony often sought in spiritual practices. The chain attached offers a practical element, allowing for the holder to be hung or secured as desired, adding to its versatility and making it a functional as well as a spiritually potent artifact. This incense holder is more than just an object; it is an invitation to cultivate mindfulness, to honor ancient traditions, and to invite a sense of sacredness into your everyday 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.