Dhyani Buddha

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	ZBD17
	Copper Statue Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 8.5 inch
	Width: 5.5 inch
	Depth: 3.5 inch
	Weight 1.10 kg

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The Embodiment of Peaceful Enlightenment

This exquisite copper statue, meticulously gilded with 24 karat gold, captures the serene essence of the Dhyani Buddha. Seated in a meditative posture of profound stillness, the Buddha emanates an aura of tranquility and inner peace. His gentle gaze, framed by elegantly rendered eyebrows and a calm expression, invites contemplation and introspection. The intricate detailing of his monastic robes, rendered in rich earthy tones with golden accents, speaks to the artistry and devotion poured into its creation. ––––––––––

A Symbol of Wisdom and Compassion

The Dhyani Buddhas, also known as the Five Dhyani Buddhas or the Five Wisdom Buddhas, are iconic figures in Mahayana Buddhism. They represent different aspects of enlightenment and are believed to embody the primordial wisdom that underlies all existence. Each Dhyani Buddha presides over a specific direction and is associated with particular qualities, colors, and symbolic gestures. This particular depiction, with its emphasis on meditation, likely represents a Dhyani Buddha embodying the wisdom of emptiness and the meditative state. In Buddhist lore, it is said that the Buddha achieved his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, a state of profound understanding and compassion for all sentient beings. This statue serves as a potent reminder of that ultimate realization and the path that leads to it. ––––––––––

Craftsmanship Rooted in Tradition

Handcrafted from durable copper, this statue is a testament to skilled artistry and enduring tradition. The application of 24 karat gold not only enhances its visual splendor but also imbues it with a sacred quality, symbolizing purity and spiritual illumination. The lotus base upon which the Buddha is seated is a universal symbol in many Eastern religions, representing purity, spiritual awakening, and transcendence over the earthly realm. The detailed carvings on the base further enhance the statue's aesthetic appeal and spiritual significance. This piece is more than just a decorative object; it is a conduit for spiritual reflection and a beautiful embodiment of a revered spiritual tradition. It is designed to bring a sense of peace, mindfulness, and auspiciousness to any space it graces.

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.