Buddhist Handmade Statue of Marutse – Full Fire Gold Plated with Antique Finish, Copper Sculpture
▫ Item Code: HME25824
▫ Weight: 6,418 grams
▫ Size: 30 x 25 x 15 cm (≈ 12 x 10 x 6 inches)
▫ Material: Copper
▫ Availability: In Stock
☛ Marutse: The Dark-Red Butcher, Spirit King of the Yakshas
Gyalpo Marutse, known as the “Dark-Red Butcher,” is a fierce deity in Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The name “Gyalpo” refers to a spirit king, a category of powerful and protective beings, while “Marutse” is believed to relate to an ancient Central Asian region, possibly Khotan.
Feared and revered, Marutse embodies fierce protective energy and is often invoked for clearing obstacles, subduing negative forces, and protecting sacred spaces. His wrathful form symbolizes the intense compassion that cuts through ignorance and illusion.
☛ Full Gold Plated with Antique Finish
This Marutse statue is adorned with full fire gold plating combined with an antique patina to bring out both brilliance and depth.
The fire gold plating, or mercury gilding, is a meticulous traditional process where a layer of genuine gold is fused onto the copper surface through heat. Artisans blend mercury with gold and apply it by hand, resulting in a rich, luminous surface that reflects light beautifully.
To enrich the statue’s appearance, an antique finishing technique is applied. This creates subtle variations in tone and texture, offering a vintage, timeworn elegance. The contrast between the radiant gold and aged patina evokes an aura of spiritual antiquity and timelessness.
☛ Full Fire Gold Plating – Authentic Nepali Craftsmanship
Unlike modern electroplating, this traditional fire gilding is prized for its durability, texture, and authentic character. Although more labor-intensive and costly, this method is enjoying a revival among Nepalese artisans for its cultural and aesthetic value.
Each piece is a fusion of devotion and craftsmanship, reflecting centuries-old techniques passed down through generations of Himalayan masters.
☛ Lost-Wax Casting Process
This statue is created using the lost-wax method (investment casting), an ancient sculpting technique known for its ability to capture fine details and expressive forms.
The process includes:
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Hand-sculpting a wax model of Marutse
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Coating it with multiple layers of ceramic to form a mold
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Melting the wax to leave a hollow cavity
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Pouring molten copper into the mold
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Carefully removing the ceramic once cooled
This technique allows artisans to craft deep textures, precise expressions, and a sense of spiritual presence that machine-made statues cannot match.
