Handmade Guru Rinpoche Statue: A Masterpiece of Art and Devotion

Description Created by the skilled Newar artisans of Patan—renowned for their centuries-old metalworking traditions—this handmade guru Rinpoche statue exemplifies the lost-wax casting technique. This meticulous process ensures intricate detailing, capturing Guru Rinpoche’s serene expression and the delicate folds of his robes. The hand-painted face, a hallmark of Patan’s artistry, brings lifelike vitality, with delicate hand carving highlighting his compassionate gaze and lotus-like complexion. Depicted as “The Lotus-Born” (Padmasambhava), the statue captures Guru Rinpoche in a meditative posture, seated atop a lotus throne symbolizing purity and enlightenment. Key attributes include the vajra (thunderbolt) in his right hand, representing indestructible wisdom, and a skull cup in his left, holding the elixir of immortality. The katvanga staff tucked against his arm, adorned with a trident and flowing banners, signifies the union of wisdom and compassion. Elaborate robes and a throne, embellished with gold plating, accentuate his divine luminosity. Dimension: Height with frame: 12.75 inches Breath with frame: 9.5 inches Width with frame: 12.5 inches Height of statue only: 9.5 inches Breath of the statue = 6.5 inches Width of the statue = 4.5 inches Weight with frame:  2.5 kg Weight of statue only = 1.5 kg Made of:  Copper with 24 k gold plating and hand face painting.