Tibetan Buddhist Enshrined Prayer Wheel

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Specifications

	ZBX94
	Copper,Brass and Wood
	Height: 6.5 inch
	Width: 7 inch
	Depth: 3.5 inch
	Weight 400 gm

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A Vessel of Peace and Enlightenment

Invite serenity and spiritual harmony into your space with this exquisitely crafted Tibetan Buddhist prayer wheel. More than just an object of devotion, it is a tangible representation of ancient traditions and a powerful tool for cultivating inner peace. The prayer wheel, a sacred artifact in Tibetan Buddhism, is believed to imbue its surroundings with positive energy and to purify negative karma with every rotation. Legend tells of beings who spun these wheels to send prayers and mantras out into the world, creating a ripple effect of goodwill and compassion.

Artistry in Brass, Copper, and Wood

This prayer wheel is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship. The central cylinder, fashioned from gleaming brass and copper, is intricately engraved with sacred mantras, including the universally revered "Om Mani Padme Hum." These sacred syllables are believed to hold immense spiritual power. The decorative motifs that adorn the cylinder, such as the Endless Knot, a symbol of eternal love and interconnectedness, are rendered with exquisite detail. The cylinder is further enhanced by the vibrant hues of embedded red and blue gemstones, reminiscent of precious jewels that adorn the sacred sites of the Himalayas.

Rooted in Tradition, Presented with Grace

The cylindrical prayer wheel is elegantly suspended within a handcrafted wooden stand. The dark, rich wood of the stand is carved with traditional Tibetan patterns, echoing the spiritual motifs found on the wheel itself. The sturdy base and pillars provide a beautiful and stable foundation, allowing the prayer wheel to be easily spun. This piece is not merely decorative; it is an invitation to engage in the practice of mindfulness and devotion. Each turn of the wheel is considered equivalent to reciting the mantras inscribed within it, offering a profound spiritual benefit to the practitioner and to all who share the space. It serves as a constant reminder of the path to enlightenment and the power of compassionate intentions. This finely made prayer wheel is a perfect addition to any meditation room, altar, or as a cherished gift for those seeking spiritual enrichment.

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.