4" Small Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Wheel with Stone Work | Table Piece | Made in Nepal

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4" Small Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Wheel with Stone Work | Table Piece | Made in Nepal

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From the mystical land of Nepal, an exquisite small piece of Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Wheel can grace your table beautifully. This intricate masterpiece is more than a decorative item; it is a spiritual companion. The wheel is magnificently adorned with stone work symbolising the earth's strength, grounding the devotee in their faith. As you spin the wheel, you partake in the sacred practice of prayer and meditation, sending your intentions into the universe. It's a small piece, yet it carries the deepest of the essence of the Himalayas, where spirituality and nature harmonize.

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Specifications

	NAA241
	Brass and Copper with Stone Work
	Height: 4.5 inch
	Width: 2.5 inch
	Depth: 2.5 inch
	Weight 130 gm

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A Glimpse of Inner Peace

Bring a touch of sacred serenity to your space with this exquisite small Tibetan Buddhist prayer wheel, handcrafted in Nepal. This devotional artifact is not merely a decorative piece but a conduit for mindfulness and spiritual connection, embodying centuries of tradition and wisdom. Its compact size makes it a perfect accent for any desk, altar, or contemplative corner, inviting peace and tranquility into your surroundings.

Craftsmanship and Symbolic Beauty

Meticulously fashioned from brass and copper, this prayer wheel is a testament to the enduring artistry of Himalayan craftsmanship. The cylinder of the wheel is adorned with vibrant segments of inlaid stone, featuring striking turquoise and rich red hues, interlaced with striking gold-leafed Tibetan mantras. These sacred syllables, believed to hold immense spiritual power, are meticulously applied, adding a layer of profound meaning to the piece. The base and cap are further embellished with intricate metalwork, featuring swirling patterns and colorful gemstone inlays of lapis lazuli, turquoise, and carnelian, reminiscent of the divine adornments seen in Tibetan thangkas and sacred art. The dark, weathered finish of the metal base evokes the passage of time and the dedication of those who have turned such wheels for generations.

The Significance of the Prayer Wheel

In Tibetan Buddhism, the prayer wheel, or "Mani wheel," is a devotional object that serves as a physical representation of the teachings of the Buddha. It is believed that spinning the wheel, which typically contains millions of mantras printed on paper, is equivalent to reciting them. This act is thought to purify negative karma, accumulate merit, and invoke the blessings of compassion and wisdom. The most common mantra found within these wheels is "Om Mani Padme Hum," a powerful invocation associated with Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. The act of spinning the wheel clockwise is a way to circumambulate sacred sites and objects, mirroring the path to enlightenment. This particular table piece, while not designed for continuous manual rotation for mantra recitation, serves as a potent reminder of these profound spiritual practices and can be gently spun to foster a sense of calm and focus. It is a tangible connection to the rich spiritual heritage of Tibet, a land often called the "Roof of the World," where such practices have flourished for centuries, guiding practitioners on their path to liberation.

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.