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Handmade Manjushri Copper Sculpture | Sacred Bodhisattva of Insight and Realization
This Handmade Manjushri Copper Sculpture measures 12.4”/31.5cm in height with a 9.1”/23cm base and weighs 2.74 kg. Handcrafted in Nepal from a copper body, the sculpture is enriched with gold and acrylic painting, silver-plated accents, and carefully placed gemstones that add contrast, color, and refined decorative depth to the surface. The precise metalwork, balanced proportions, and meticulous hand-finishing reflect the skill of Nepalese artisans and the enduring traditions of Himalayan Buddhist craftsmanship. Spiritually, the figure is associated with wisdom, clarity, insight, and the overcoming of ignorance, making this piece meaningful for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, Dharma centers, or sacred collections.
This revered bodhisattva embodies the perfection of wisdom, intelligence, clarity, and the cutting away of ignorance. Seated gracefully in the full lotus posture upon a lotus throne, the figure represents meditative stability and awakened understanding. The right hand raises the flaming sword of wisdom, symbolizing the sharp, penetrating insight that cuts through ignorance, confusion, and delusion, while the left hand holds the stem of a lotus beside the shoulder, supporting the Prajnaparamita scripture, representing the profound teachings of transcendent wisdom. His peaceful youthful expression reflects the clarity and freshness of awakened knowledge, while the jeweled crown, earrings, necklaces, armlets, bracelets, celestial garments, and flowing scarves emphasize his enlightened bodhisattva nature. The lotus throne symbolizes purity and spiritual awakening, while the combination of the flaming sword and wisdom scripture expresses the union of penetrating insight and profound Buddhist knowledge, guiding practitioners toward liberation.
Size: 12.4”/31.5cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 2.74 kg
Material: Copper Body, Gemstones, Gold and Acrylic Painting, Silver Plating
Manjushri is revered in Mahayana Buddhism as the Bodhisattva of transcendent wisdom, cutting through the dualities of illusion with the flaming sword of insight. His practice helps practitioners pacify the turbulent mind, cultivate sharp discernment, and awaken innate clarity. Engaging with this form supports deep intellectual and spiritual study.