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13" Shakyamuni Buddha From Nepal

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Name: 13" Shakyamuni Buddha From Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: NLH078
Price: 1480.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Specifications

	NLH078
	Copper
	Height: 13 inch
	Width: 10 inch
	Depth: 6 inch
	Weight 4.70 kg

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The Enlightened Presence

This exquisite copper sculpture captures the serene essence of Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical founder of Buddhism. Seated in a meditative posture, the Buddha emanates an aura of profound peace and wisdom, inviting contemplation and spiritual reflection. Crafted in Nepal, a land steeped in Buddhist tradition, this artwork embodies the meticulous skill and devotional artistry characteristic of Nepalese artisans. The iconography is rich with meaning. The Buddha's urna, the curl of hair between his eyebrows, symbolizes his spiritual insight, and his ushnisha, the cranial protuberance, signifies his enlightened mind. His draped robes are rendered with graceful folds, highlighting the subtle musculature beneath, a testament to the sculptor's understanding of form. The intricate detailing on the robes, featuring geometric patterns and symbolic motifs, speaks to the ancient aesthetic principles that guide Nepalese art.

A Symbol of Enlightenment and Compassion

Shakyamuni Buddha, born Prince Siddhartha Gautama, renounced his royal life in pursuit of understanding the nature of suffering and the path to liberation. His enlightenment under the Bodhi tree is a pivotal moment in human history, marking the birth of a philosophy that has guided millions toward inner peace and enlightenment. This statue, by its very presence, serves as a reminder of his teachings: the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. The Buddha's gentle gaze and tranquil expression are intended to inspire calm and mindfulness in the observer, mirroring the inner peace he attained.

Adorned with Auspicious Embellishments

Adding to the statue's visual appeal and symbolic depth are the carefully inlaid gemstones. Vibrant turquoise and red stones adorn the Buddha's robes and the lotus throne. In many Buddhist traditions, turquoise is associated with healing, protection, and wisdom, while red often symbolizes vitality, passion, and courage. The lotus throne itself is a powerful symbol in Buddhism, representing purity, enlightenment, and the ability to rise above worldly attachments, much like the lotus flower emerges pristine from muddy waters. The base of the statue, carved with intricate patterns, further enhances its sacred aura, creating a grounding and majestic presentation. This magnificent piece is more than just a statue; it is a conduit for spiritual connection and a testament to enduring artistic heritage.

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.