Tibetan Buddhist Triple Prayer Wheels with Incense Holder and Burner

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Tibetan Buddhist Triple Prayer Wheels with Incense Holder and Burner

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	ZAL04
	Copper
	Height: 8.5 inch
	Width: 8.5 inch
	Depth: 3 inch
	Weight 730 gm

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Sacred Cycles of Serenity and Devotion

This exquisite copper artifact is more than just a decorative piece; it is a tangible representation of profound spiritual practice and a conduit for invoking peace. At its heart are three meticulously crafted prayer wheels, each a vessel for blessings and wisdom. In Tibetan Buddhism, the prayer wheel is a profound tool for accumulating merit and purifying negative karma. It is believed that each rotation of the wheel releases mantras and prayers into the world, spreading their benevolent energy. Legend has it that the first prayer wheel was conceived by the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, who observed how his disciples benefited from the spiritual merit gained by turning prayer wheels.

A Symphony of Symbols and Craftsmanship

The intricate design of this piece speaks to the artisanal mastery and spiritual depth embedded in its creation. The prayer wheels themselves are adorned with sacred Tibetan script, likely containing powerful mantras such as "Om Mani Padme Hum," a universal mantra of compassion. The structure supporting these wheels is a marvel of detailed metalwork. The roof, reminiscent of traditional Tibetan monastery architecture, is crowned with auspicious symbols, including gazelles which are often depicted as representing the sound of the Dharma, or the teachings of the Buddha, echoing through the heavens. The sides of the roof feature delicate openwork, allowing light to filter through, symbolizing the illumination of wisdom. The base is embellished with a Greek-key-like pattern, a motif found in various ancient cultures, suggesting a universal resonance of seeking order and harmony.

Embracing Tranquility: The Incense Holder and Burner

Integrated seamlessly into this sacred ensemble is an incense holder and burner, transforming the piece into a multi-sensory experience of devotion. The gentle curling smoke of burning incense has been used across cultures for millennia as a way to purify spaces, aid in meditation, and offer fragrant tributes to the divine. In many spiritual traditions, the ascending smoke is seen as carrying prayers and intentions to the heavens. The inclusion of this element elevates the piece from a visual symbol to an active participant in creating an atmosphere of peace and mindfulness. The overall effect is one of profound serenity, inviting the user to engage in practices that foster inner calm and spiritual growth. This copper masterpiece serves not only as a beautiful object but as a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of all beings and the universal quest for enlightenment.

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.