Vajrasattva, Manjushri, Chenrezig, Amitabha, Green Tara (Set of Five Sculptures)

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Name: Vajrasattva, Manjushri, Chenrezig, Amitabha, Green Tara (Set of Five Sculptures)
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZBH74
Price: 330.00 USD
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	Copper Statue
	Height: 3.5 inch
	Width: 2.5 inch
	Depth: 1.5 inch
	Weight 1 kg

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Sacred Protectors and Enlightened Beings: A Divine Collection

Invite profound peace, wisdom, and compassion into your sacred space with this exquisite set of five copper sculptures. Each piece represents a revered deity from Buddhist tradition, meticulously crafted to embody their unique spiritual essence. These compact yet powerful figures are perfect for personal altars, meditation corners, or as meaningful gifts for those on a spiritual path.

Vajrasattva: The Diamond Being

Vajrasattva embodies the indestructible nature of enlightenment. He is depicted here as the embodiment of purity, offering a potent symbol for cleansing negative karma and spiritual purification. In ancient tales, Vajrasattva is said to have attained enlightenment through rigorous practice and meditation, making him a powerful intercessor for those seeking to purify their minds and actions. His presence is a reminder of the inherent purity within all beings, waiting to be uncovered.

Manjushri: The Bodhisattva of Wisdom

Manjushri, the embodiment of wisdom, is easily recognizable by the flaming sword he wields, symbolizing the cutting through of ignorance and delusion. His serene countenance and the wisdom scripture often held in his other hand signify the power of knowledge and clear insight. Legends tell of Manjushri appearing to guide practitioners, dispelling doubts and illuminating the path to understanding. His presence in your home is an invitation to cultivate sharper intellect and deeper spiritual discernment.

Chenrezig: The Bodhisattva of Compassion

Chenrezig, known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, is the embodiment of infinite compassion. His multifaceted form, often depicted with many arms, represents his boundless ability to help all sentient beings. The gesture of prayer in his primary hands signifies devotion and supplication. It is said that when Chenrezig heard the suffering of the world, his head split into eleven pieces, from which he manifested further forms to offer solace and aid. This deity's presence inspires boundless empathy and selfless love, encouraging us to cultivate a compassionate heart.

Amitabha: The Buddha of Infinite Light

Amitabha, the Buddha of Infinite Light, presides over the Western Pure Land, a realm of ultimate bliss. He represents immeasurable light and life, offering refuge and liberation to all who call upon him with sincere faith. His meditative posture and the gesture of bestowing blessings symbolize his benevolent grace and the promise of rebirth in his pure land for devoted practitioners. Invoking Amitabha is a path to peace, joy, and the cessation of suffering.

Green Tara: The Swift Protector

Green Tara is a manifestation of the feminine principle of enlightened activity and compassion. She is known as the "Swift Protector" for her immediate response to the pleas of those in danger or distress. Her posture, with one leg extended, symbolizes her readiness to arise and offer assistance. In mythology, Tara emerged from a tear of compassion shed by Chenrezig, demonstrating her deep connection to the welfare of all beings. She is a powerful symbol of protection, overcoming obstacles, and the fulfillment of wishes, offering a gentle yet potent force of divine aid.

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.