This is fully gold plated Statue of samanta bhadra or also known as Buddha Shakti in intimate embrace. Buddha shakti union evokes balance between the active, masculine figure of compassion or karuna and skillful method or upaya and the passive feminine figure of wisdom (prajna) measures 9". The fine carving and excellent Samanta bhadra sculpture portrays Buddha in sensual imbrace with his associate Samantabhadri. His associate addresses the lady like quality of astuteness and he is the encapsulation of empathy and capable means.
This Samantabhadra sculpture with partner portrays them in the best detail. They sit together on a solitary lotus platform. Samantabhadri sits on his lap while he is situated in full lotus present and portrays the Dhyana "reflection" mudra.
Material: Copper with Gold Plated
Face: Gold Painted
Making Process: Lost-Wax System, Making a statue is the work of various specialist craftsmen in: wax casting, metal casting, engraving and eventually 24k gold gilding and / or stone setting.
Each of these steps must be performed with excellence to produce statues of the highest quality. The lost wax method is the oldest and most refined method used by sculptors in Nepal.
Protecting the Face
As the face is painted it is highly recommended that the face of the statue is to be greatly taken care of as it requires a very professional and skilled face artist to repair the face of dirt and damages. Commonly to protect it from damage the statue with painted face is placed under a glass box and it is always covered with a cotton face mask if it has to be moved
All our statues are handmade. Each piece is unique and it is impossible to reproduce exactly the same. Slight differences may therefore appear in the shapes, proportions, colors and materials used in our descriptions and specification sheets.
