Hand Carved Gold Face Painted 9" Manjushri Jambiyang Gold Gilded Copper Statue

Description

8.75" Manjushri / Jambiyang Statue
Fully Gold Gilded with Fine Engraving
Manjushri - The Bodhisattva of Wisdom
Manjushri embodies the omniscient wisdom of enlightenment - the wisdom that discerns the true nature of reality. He can discriminate between correct and incorrect views and between beneficial and non-beneficial actions to be taken on one's spiritual path. He bestows intelligence,  knowledge, wisdom, mastery of the teachings, eloquence and memory. His  name means "gentle glory" and he is especially revered in Nepal, where he is said to have enabled the founding of civilization in the Kathmandu Valley. Manjushri is also the patron Bodhisattva of the Kadampa (i.e. Gelugpa) order of Tibetan Buddhism, which is famous for its master scholars, called
geshes
.
Gestures and Attributes
Manjushri's left hand is in
Vitarka Mudra
, the gesture of teaching and intellectual discussion. This hand also holds the stem of a lotus flower that supports the
Prajnaparamita
, or
Perfection of Wisdom
sutra. The flaming sword in his right hand symbolizes the power of discriminating wisdom to cut through ignorance, the root of all suffering. Manjushri, in this sword-wielding pose, is representative of the courage and exertion needed to realize freedom.
About this Sculpture
Expertly  cast from copper alloy and gilded with 24 karat gold with fine hand carvings, this statue is an beautiful portrayal of Manjushri. This sculpture was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master artisans of the Shakya clan who are considered among the best in the world. These craftsmen are the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for use in temples and monasteries. The fine metalworking techniques have been passed down from generationto generation since ancient times.
Purchase Details
Name
Manjushri  Statue -  Fully Gold Gilded with Fine Engraving
Height
8.75"
Width
Depth
Material
Lost Wax Method,  Copper Alloy with 24 Karat Gold Gilding
Shipping Weight
2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs. (approximate)
Ships From
Patan, Nepal