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HCS28795
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369 gm / 0.81 lbs
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28cm (11") Width
18cm (7") Depth
11cm (4") Material
Copper
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This is an antique patina-finished Buddhist Handmade Statue Of Citipati Head, [antique], [chocolate Oxidized]. This is not an antique statue. It is just an antique patina finish. This Buddhist Handmade Statue Of Citipati Head, [antique], [chocolate Oxidized] is a testament to the artisan's mastery of the art of aging. Its antique patina has been meticulously crafted to give the appearance of an aged statue, showcasing the artist's unique techniques and skills. Through undisclosed processes and careful aging treatments, the Buddhist Handmade Statue Of Citipati Head, [antique], [chocolate Oxidized] undergoes a transformation that captures the essence of time and history. Read More . . .
This is an antique patina-finished Buddhist Handmade Statue Of Citipati Head, [antique], [chocolate Oxidized]. This is not an antique statue. It is just an antique patina finish. This Buddhist Handmade Statue Of Citipati Head, [antique], [chocolate Oxidized] is a testament to the artisan's mastery of the art of aging. Its antique patina has been meticulously crafted to give the appearance of an aged statue, showcasing the artist's unique techniques and skills. Through undisclosed processes and careful aging treatments, the Buddhist Handmade Statue Of Citipati Head, [antique], [chocolate Oxidized] undergoes a transformation that captures the essence of time and history. Read More . . .
Lost-Wax System
This Citipati of Buddhist Handmade Statue Of Citipati Head, [antique], [chocolate Oxidized] is made by the process of the Lost Wax system. This is a very complicated, time consuming and historic process of making metal sculptures.Which is why it is sometimes called Precision Casting as well. Hence the sculptures made by this process are comparatively expensive. There are many new, advanced and less time consuming methods of casting metal sculptures available as well. But due to the benefits provided by the traditional lost wax system in quality control and customization, we prefer the Loss wax system over Ceramic molding, or sand casting to make our Citipati.
Below we have tried to illustrate the process of making a loss wax system statue: Read More . . .
This Citipati of Buddhist Handmade Statue Of Citipati Head, [antique], [chocolate Oxidized] is made by the process of the Lost Wax system. This is a very complicated, time consuming and historic process of making metal sculptures.Which is why it is sometimes called Precision Casting as well. Hence the sculptures made by this process are comparatively expensive. There are many new, advanced and less time consuming methods of casting metal sculptures available as well. But due to the benefits provided by the traditional lost wax system in quality control and customization, we prefer the Loss wax system over Ceramic molding, or sand casting to make our Citipati.
Below we have tried to illustrate the process of making a loss wax system statue: Read More . . .
Brief Introduction :
In Tibetan Buddhism, the Citipati, or "Lords of the Cemetery" are two mythological Buddhist ascetics, who were so deep in their meditation, they were caught unawares by a thief and beheaded even before they knew they were dead. As a symbol, the Citipati represents the eternal dance of death and perfect awareness. They are usually depicted as a male/female pair of intertwined skeletons caught up in an ecstatic dance. The dance of the Citipati is commemorated twice annually in Tibet with ritual dances. The Citipati are invoked as 'wrathful deities, benevolent protectors who appear as fierce beings with a demonic appearance.
Iconography :The Citipati are two skeletons, one of a man and the other of a woman, represented with arms and legs interlaced, dancing the Tsam dance. They are considered to be masters of the cemetery. The Citipati are one of the seventy-five forms of Mahakala and are visible reminders of the impermanence of everything worldly. Their mouths are parted in a large grin, showing all their teeth. Each wears a long scarf. According to a Northern Buddhist legend, the Citipati were, in a former existence, two ascetics who were once lost in such deep meditation that they did not notice that a thief had cut off their heads and thrown them in the dust. Since that time they have been ferocious enemies of thieves, having vowed eternal vengeance. This legend is somewhat similar to that of Yama. In the cemetery, the Citipati are supposed to perform a skeleton ritual dance during which they blow the Tibetan long horns. In most monasteries the dance, symbolic of the cycle of life and death, is performed in the monastery cemetery once in summer and once in winter by monks wearing masks.