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Nepalese Form of Saraswati

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	ZEM708
	COPPER STATUE FROM NEPAL
	Height: 8.5 inch
	Width: 3.8 inch
	Depth: 6.2 inch
	Weight 1.60 kg

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Embodiment of Wisdom and the Arts

This exquisite copper statue, meticulously crafted in Nepal, captures the divine essence of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom, and nature. She is the celestial muse who inspires creativity and bestows clarity of thought. In this captivating depiction, Saraswati is seated in a posture of serene contemplation, her gentle gaze radiating profound wisdom. Her hands are adorned with intricate details, and one holds a musical instrument, symbolizing her dominion over the arts, while the other is in a gesture of blessing.

Mythological Resonance and Cultural Significance

The representation of Saraswati is deeply rooted in ancient Indian mythology. She is often described as the daughter of Lord Brahma, the creator, and is intimately linked with the Vedas, the most ancient Hindu scriptures. It is said that Saraswati sang the universe into existence, making her the primordial source of all creation and learning. Her association with the swan, which often accompanies her in iconography, signifies her ability to discern truth from falsehood, just as a swan can separate milk from water. The peacock, another frequent companion, symbolizes beauty and pride in artistic expression. This statue, with its implied reverence for these symbols, brings a piece of this rich cultural heritage into your space.

Artistry and Spiritual Aura

Crafted from high-quality copper, this statue showcases the exceptional artistry for which Nepalese artisans are renowned. The interplay of metallic finishes highlights the subtle nuances of her divine form, from the delicate folds of her garments to the ornate headdress that crowns her. Each element is rendered with a level of detail that speaks to a deep understanding of the iconography and spiritual significance of Saraswati. Whether you are a devotee seeking spiritual connection or an admirer of fine art, this statue serves as a powerful emblem of enlightenment, creativity, and the pursuit of knowledge. Its presence can imbue your home or meditation space with an aura of peace, inspiration, and profound understanding.

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.