Materials:

Gold-plated copper

Turquoise

Coral

Dimensions & Weight:

Height: 16 inches

Base Diameter: 6.5 inches

Open Lotus Diameter: 14 inches

Weight: 3.3 kilograms

Shipping Origin: Kathmandu, Nepal

Description:

This extraordinary Lotus Mandala is crafted of gilded copper and inlaid extensively with turquoise, and coral, in addition to extensive delicate filigree work.

This sculpture depicts a three-dimensional mandala of Chakrasamvara within a blossoming lotus. Mandalas are the celestial abodes of tantric Buddhist deities and provides the practitioner with a visual aid on the spiritual journey to enlightenment. In Buddhist art, the lotus is by far the most frequently represented of all the rich flora in Asia. The lotus rises from the muddied waters, spotless, into the realm of air and light.

This exquisite masterpiece is constructed with a hinge mechanism to open and close the lotus petals around the central deity and with a carved turquoise topped vajra cap to keep the lotus in a closed position. At the center of this lotus mandala is a gilded image of twelve-armed Chakrasamvara embracing his consort Vajravarahi, signifying the union of wisdom and compassion. Inside each lotus petal are alternating figures of Vajrayogini and Vajrabarahi.