Buddhist Handmade Vajrasattva Statue – Antique Finish, Chocolate Oxidized
Item Code: HME28875
Weight: 625 grams
Dimensions (cm): 15 x 12 x 10
Material: Copper
Availability: In Stock
About Vajrasattva
Vajrasattva, revered within the Vajrayana tradition, is often considered the Adi-Buddha by Nepalese Bajracharyas according to the sacred text Vajrasattva Kaya. His form embodies purity and the power of spiritual cleansing.
He is depicted with a serene white body, one face, and two hands. In his right hand, held at the heart, is a five-pronged golden vajra symbolizing method and compassion. In his left hand, held at his side, is a silver bell representing wisdom. Vajrasattva sits in the Vajraparyanka posture, adorned in fine silks, ornaments, and a jeweled crown—signifying the characteristics of a Sambhogakaya being. His radiant form emits a limitless, clear light and appears ethereal, like a moon’s reflection on water.
In advanced teachings, Vajrasattva also manifests in father-mother union form, a representation shown only to initiates of the Highest Yoga Tantra. In this aspect, his consort holds a Kartika (ritual knife) in her right hand and a kapala (skull cup) in her left, though the essential iconography remains consistent with his solitary depiction.
About the Sacred Serenity Collection
This statue is part of our Sacred Serenity Collection—a curated series of handcrafted Buddhist icons created 15 to 20 years ago. Made from pure copper, these statues are relics of a time when materials were used generously and artisans practiced their craft with unmatched devotion.
Unlike many modern reproductions, these pieces were created by master sculptors steeped in Buddhist philosophy. Each statue was crafted according to strict iconographic scriptures, embodying not just form but spiritual presence. These artists saw themselves not merely as craftsmen, but as conduits for divine expression—bringing the sacred into form through art.
Chocolate Oxidized Antique Finish
This Vajrasattva features a rich chocolate oxidized finish, carefully applied to achieve a time-worn look. While not a true antique, the finish evokes a deep sense of age, reverence, and historical continuity. The surface patina has been treated to mirror the natural aging process, giving the statue an aura of authenticity and timelessness.
Lost-Wax Casting Technique
The statue is made using the lost-wax casting process, a traditional method also known as investment casting. This multi-stage technique begins with the creation of an intricate wax model, which is then enveloped in a ceramic mold. Once the mold hardens, the wax is melted and drained, leaving a hollow cavity into which molten copper is poured. When cooled and solidified, the outer ceramic layer is broken away, revealing a sculpture that faithfully reproduces every detail of the original wax design.
This method has been practiced for centuries in Himalayan regions and ensures each piece is not only unique but of exceptional quality.
