Description
24K Gold Gilded Sacred Sculpture of Guru Rinpoche: Embodiment of Profound Wisdom
This 24K Gold Gilded Sacred Sculpture of Guru Rinpoche measures 21.06”/53.5cm in height with a 13.38”/34cm base and weighs 12.95 kg. Crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, this substantial sculpture features a copper body richly finished with 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, and carefully placed gemstones. The radiant gold surface enhances the deeply engraved patterns across the figure, robes, crown, ornaments, lotus pedestal, and decorative elements, creating a refined three-dimensional appearance. The acrylic painting introduces carefully applied colors to the facial features, garments, and ornamental details, while the gemstones add richness to the crown and jewelry. The combination of detailed carving, gold gilding, painted accents, and gemstone embellishment gives this sculpture a distinguished presence, making it suitable for Buddhist altars, meditation halls, Dharma centers, monasteries, or important spiritual art collections.
The sculpture depicts Guru Rinpoche seated in his traditional posture upon an intricately carved lotus pedestal. He wears his distinctive lotus hat and holds a vajra in his right hand, while his left hand holds a skull cup near his lap. A khatvanga staff rises prominently behind his shoulder, adding height and balance to the composition. His serene facial expression is framed by the elaborate lotus hat and detailed earrings, while layered necklaces, bracelets, flowing robes, and richly carved ornaments adorn his body. The finely decorated lotus throne, ritual implements, gemstone details, and carefully painted elements create a majestic representation of Guru Rinpoche while preserving the distinctive visual character of traditional Himalayan Buddhist sculpture.
Size: 21.06”/53.5cm (Height) x 13.38”/34cm (Base)
Weight: 12.95 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones
Guru Rinpoche, or Padmasambhava, is revered as the 'Precious Master' who played a pivotal role in establishing Buddhism in Tibet during the 8th century. He is considered the founder of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism and is highly regarded for his tantric wisdom, miraculous abilities, and his contribution to the propagation of dharma, transforming the spiritual landscape of the Himalayas.