Description
Namtoshe Copper Sculpture: A Guardian of Abundance and Spiritual Wealth
This commanding Namtoshe copper sculpture stands 24.8 inches (63 cm) high, measures 20.7 inches (52.5 cm) across the base, and weighs 21.08 kg. Skilled Nepali artisans handcrafted the figure from copper, enriching it with gold and acrylic painting and carefully placed gemstones. The detailed finish emphasizes the deity’s regal crown, facial features, armor-like garments, jewelry, ritual attributes, and powerful animal mount. A richly ornamented aureole set with large jewel motifs frames the composition, while the decorated lotus pedestal provides a visually balanced foundation. Its impressive scale makes it suitable for a temple shrine, protective altar, meditation hall, or distinguished collection of Himalayan sacred sculpture.
Namtoshe, also known as Vaishravana, is the Guardian King of the North and a protector of the Buddhist teachings. He is portrayed riding a snow lion, whose alert expression and dynamic form symbolize courage, fearlessness, and authority over obstructive forces. In one hand, he carries a victory banner mounted upon a staff, representing the triumph of wisdom and Dharma over harmful influences. His other hand holds a jewel-spitting mongoose, signifying generosity and the release of abundance for the benefit of beings. His regal bearing and elaborate ornaments express both spiritual and material richness, reminding practitioners that prosperity is most meaningful when used ethically and shared with others.
Size: 24.8”/63cm (Height) x 20.7”/52.5cm (Base)
Weight: 21.08 kg
Material: Copper Body , Gemstones , Gold and Acrylic Painting
Namtoshe, known as Vaishravana in Sanskrit, is one of the Four Great Heavenly Kings (Lokapalas) in Buddhist cosmology. He is the guardian of the North and is widely revered as a deity of wealth and prosperity. Often depicted holding a victory banner or umbrella and a jewel-spouting mongoose, Namtoshe protects the Dharma, dispels poverty, and grants material and spiritual abundance to those who invoke him with pure intention. He is a significant figure in both Tibetan and Nepalese Buddhist traditions, symbolizing the accumulation of merit and the overcoming of financial hardship.