Lord Buddha with Pinda-Patra

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Name: Lord Buddha with Pinda-Patra
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: XZ83
Price: 160.00 USD
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	XZ83
	Copper Statue Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 5.7 inch
	Width: 4 inch
	Depth: 3 inch
	Weight 580 gm

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The Compassionate One

This finely crafted statue encapsulates the serene presence of Lord Buddha, a figure revered across cultures and throughout history as the embodiment of enlightenment and compassion. The sculpture depicts the Buddha in a posture of deep meditation, seated in the lotus position upon a pedestal adorned with lotus petals. His serene expression and downward gaze invite reflection and inner peace. The gentle curve of his lips hints at a compassionate smile, a reminder of the boundless love and understanding he offered to the world.

The Pinda-Patra: A Symbol of Humility and Giving

Notice the alms bowl, the Pinda-Patra, held gently in Buddha's left hand. This isn't merely an object; it represents a core tenet of Buddhist practice: detachment from material possessions and reliance on the generosity of others. In ancient India, wandering ascetics, including the Buddha, would traditionally rely on alms for sustenance. The Pinda-Patra served as a humble vessel to receive these offerings. This act of receiving alms was not a sign of poverty but a powerful lesson in humility and interdependence. The Pinda-Patra also represents the opportunity for lay people to accrue merit through the act of giving, fostering a reciprocal relationship between the monastic community and society. It reminds us that true wealth lies not in hoarding but in sharing and contributing to the well-being of others.

Craftsmanship and Materials

This statue is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans who created it. Meticulously crafted from copper and gilded with 24-karat gold, it exudes a rich and lustrous quality. The gold, applied with precision, enhances the contours of the Buddha's form, highlighting the folds of his robes and the serene details of his face. The statue is not just an artistic representation but also an object of beauty and reverence.

A Focal Point for Reflection

Place this statue in your home or meditation space as a reminder of the path to enlightenment and the importance of compassion, mindfulness, and detachment. Its presence will serve as a constant invitation to cultivate inner peace and understanding in your own life.

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.