4" Small Superfine Lord Kubera Copper Statue

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4" Small Superfine Lord Kubera Copper Statue

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Lord Kubera serves as the divine treasurer among the gods, embodying the essence of prosperity, wealth, and magnificence. His sacred duty extends beyond the mere distribution of riches to include their vigilant safeguarding. Kubera's physical depiction often portrays him as plump and dwarf-like, accentuating his connection to abundance.

As the guardian of wealth, Lord Kubera bears a pot or sack brimming with gleaming gold coins, and he bedecks himself with opulent jewelry gracing his neck and cascading down to his generous belly. These exquisite ornaments are crafted from precious red and blue gemstones, mirroring the affluence he oversees. Even the money pot he cradles is adorned with these resplendent stones.

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Specifications

	MIS880
	COPPER WITH GOLD PLATED
	Height: 4.5 inch
	Width: 3 inch
	Depth: 2 inch
	Weight 350 gm

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A Divine Embodiment of Wealth and Prosperity

This exquisite statue captures the powerful and benevolent form of Lord Kubera, the king of the Yakshas and the celestial treasurer. Crafted from copper with a gleaming gold plating, this piece is a testament to the intricate artistry and deep spiritual significance embedded in Nepalese sculpture. Lord Kubera is revered across various Indian religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, as the deity who presides over wealth, fortune, and material abundance. Legends often depict him as a dwarf with a potbelly, symbolizing the fullness and overflowing nature of wealth, a characteristic beautifully rendered in this finely detailed statue.

Iconography and Symbolism

The iconography of this statue is rich with symbolic meaning. Kubera's seated posture, often depicted in a relaxed yet commanding stance, signifies his mastery and control over the vast treasures of the earth. His fierce, yet ultimately benevolent, facial expression, with wide eyes and a slightly open mouth, conveys his vigilant protection of wealth and his ability to bestow it upon the deserving. The adornments, including the elaborate crown and jewelry, often studded with precious stones, represent his royal status and the opulence he commands. In Buddhist traditions, Kubera is often associated with the Jambhala, a wrathful deity whose iconography sometimes merges with Kubera, emphasizing the idea that wealth, when pursued with wisdom and ethical conduct, can be a force for good. The snake motifs that may be present in some depictions, as suggested by the intricate detailing on the figure, can symbolize eternal life and the boundless nature of wealth.

Craftsmanship and Cultural Heritage

This statue is not merely an object of devotion but a work of art, meticulously handcrafted to bring forth the divine presence of Lord Kubera. The copper base provides a robust foundation, while the gold plating imbues the piece with a radiant glow, reflecting the divine light and auspiciousness associated with wealth. The Nepalese tradition of statue making is renowned for its precision and its ability to imbue religious icons with profound spiritual energy. Each detail, from the texture of the robes to the subtle nuances of the facial expression, speaks to the skill and devotion of the artisans who created this piece. Such statues are often passed down through generations, serving as conduits for prayer, meditation, and the invocation of blessings for prosperity and well-being. Bringing this statue into your home or sacred space is an invitation to welcome the divine energy of abundance and good fortune.

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.