Our Nepali master artisan in Patan Nepal is a member of the Shakya caste. In addition, he created this featured 19″ Vajrasattva statue using the traditional lost wax method. The masterpiece exhibits fine detailed engravings in the robe, crown and jewels. Additionally, the face of Vajrasattva is hand face painted with real gold. The statue is fully gold gilded in 24K gold using the fire gilding method. The gold gilding finish has a very deep, antiquated luster.
Furthermore, our gold gilded Vajrasattva statue sits in full lotus pose, while in his right hand he holds the Vajra. The vajra is the Buddhist symbol for compassion and skillful means, it is also a masculine symbol. In his left hand he holds feminine symbol for wisdom, the ghanta bell. The eternal joining of compassion and wisdom will allow one to obtain supreme enlightenment. The vajra at his heart and the bell at his hip symbolize the union of skillful means and wisdom — learn more about Vajrasattva’s iconography.
Handmade Vajrasattva Statue Adornments
This beautiful handmade Vajrasattva statue with the jewelry and crown of a bodhisattva. At the request of the buyer, we would be happy to adorn the crown and jewels of the statue with turquoise or red stones. At no extra charge, the skilled artisan can embellish the statue with these special decorations before delivery.
The color turquoise is a special combination of blue and green. Indeed, blue signifies the purity of the Buddhas and green symbolizes their readiness to act. Additionally, devotees meditating on the color red can transform anger into wisdom. This Vajrasattva statue will wear the adornments very well and they will inspire all those who lay their eyes on your new statue.
Authentic, Handmade in Nepal
Every statue and ritual item is handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, using traditional lost wax casting and comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal's Department of Archaeology, verifying its materials, technique, and origin.
