Description
Six Bodhisattva Copper Statue Collection - A Radiant Assembly of Compassion and Wisdom
This Six Bodhisattva Copper Statue Collection measures 16.9”/43cm in height with a base width of 14.5”/37cm and has a total weight of 48.57 kg. Handcrafted using the traditional lost wax casting technique of Patan, Nepal, this collection features six sacred Buddhist figures made from copper bodies with 24K gold gilding, acrylic painting, and gemstone embellishments. The set includes Manjushri, Vajrasattva, White Tara, Chenrezig, Amitayus, and Green Tara, each representing distinct enlightened qualities of wisdom, purification, compassion, longevity, and protection. The sculptures feature peaceful golden faces, elaborate jeweled crowns, intricately decorated ornaments, and flowing garments. Each deity is seated upon an ornamental lotus pedestal, reflecting traditional Himalayan Buddhist artistry. This collection is a meaningful addition to Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, temples, monasteries, and sacred art collections.
Iconography of the Six Bodhisattva Statue Collection
This collection features six revered Buddhist deities, each displaying distinctive hand gestures, ritual attributes, and spiritual qualities. Their sacred forms represent the complementary practices of wisdom, compassion, purification, longevity, and enlightened activity within Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism.
1. Manjushri – Bodhisattva of Wisdom (Bottom Left): Manjushri is depicted holding a raised flaming sword in his right hand, symbolizing wisdom cutting through ignorance. A lotus rises beside his left shoulder, traditionally supporting the Prajnaparamita Sutra, representing the perfection of wisdom.
2. Vajrasattva – Buddha of Purification (Middle Left): Vajrasattva is seated in vajra posture, holding a vajra near his heart and a bell in his left hand. These sacred attributes symbolize the inseparable union of compassionate method and wisdom, while his peaceful expression reflects spiritual purification.
3. White Tara – Goddess of Longevity (Bottom Right): White Tara is seated in vajra posture with her right hand displaying varada mudra, the gesture of generosity, while her left hand holds an utpala lotus. Her traditional seven eyes represent compassionate awareness, and she is revered for longevity, healing, and protection.
4. Chenrezig – Bodhisattva of Compassion (Middle Right): Four-Armed Chenrezig is depicted with his principal hands joined at his heart, while his additional hands hold prayer beads and a lotus flower. These attributes symbolize boundless compassion, spiritual purity, and continuous activity for the benefit of sentient beings.
5. Amitayus – Buddha of Infinite Life (Top Center): Amitayus sits in vajra posture with both hands resting in his lap in dhyana mudra, supporting a sacred longevity vase filled with the nectar of immortality. The vase symbolizes long life, spiritual vitality, and the accumulation of merit and wisdom.
6. Green Tara – Goddess of Compassionate Action (Bottom Center): Green Tara is depicted with her right leg extended and her left leg folded, expressing her readiness to assist suffering beings. Her right hand displays varada mudra, while her left hand is raised near her heart, with lotuses beside her shoulders symbolizing purity and compassionate activity.
Specifications
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Height: 16.9”/43cm
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Base Width: 14.5”/37cm
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Weight: 48.57 kg
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Material: Acrylic Painting, 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, Gemstones
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Technique: Traditional Lost Wax Casting
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Origin: Patan, Nepal
Traditional Nepalese Craftsmanship
This Six Bodhisattva Copper Statue Collection is handcrafted using the traditional lost wax casting technique of Patan, Nepal. Made from copper bodies with 24K gold gilding, acrylic painting, and gemstone embellishments, each sculpture features finely modeled facial expressions, elaborate jeweled crowns, decorative necklaces, and intricately patterned garments. The carefully sculpted ritual implements, graceful hand gestures, and ornamental lotus pedestals reflect the precision of skilled Nepali artisans. The golden surfaces are complemented by colorful gemstone accents and delicate engraved patterns, creating a harmonious presentation throughout the collection. The craftsmanship preserves the rich artistic heritage of traditional Nepalese Buddhist metalwork.