Wooden Altar [Chesum] Base, Throne for statue [Traditional Color]

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Wooden Altar [Chesum] Base, Throne for statue [Traditional Color]

Chesum

US$ 70.00

Direct Artisan Price • Ex-factory Kathmandu

Min Order: 1 pc

Dimensions:	42x36x25 cm (16.5 × 14.2 × 9.8 inches)
Gross Weight:	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Material:	Wood
Iconography / Artist:	Wooden Altar
Craft Origin:	Kathmandu Valley, Nepal • Ancient Heritage Technique
Cataloged On:	May 06, 2024

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Subtotal: US$ 70.00

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Wooden Altar

Tibetan Buddhist altar chests are often finished with traditional Tibetan colors, which are believed to have spiritual and symbolic significance. These colors may include red, which represents passion and fire; yellow, which represents earth and the elements; green, which represents water and life; and blue, which represents space and the sky. The use of these colors can vary depending on the specific tradition or sect of Tibetan Buddhism. In addition to the use of these colors, the altar chest may also be adorned with other Tibetan symbols and motifs, such as the Dharmachakra, the Endless Knot, and the Lotus Flower, which all hold spiritual significance in Tibetan Buddhism.

Centuries-Old Lost-Wax Metal Casting

Each sculpture at Handmade Handicraft is crafted using the ancient cire-perdue (lost-wax) technique, a craft perfected over a millennium by the Newar artisans of Patan. The process begins with sculpting beeswax and Himalayan tree resin by hand. A multi-layered clay mold is formed around the wax, which is melted away in the furnace, creating a void that is filled with molten red copper or bronze.

24K Mercury Gilding

Applied with pure gold leaf and fused using fire gilding for an ethereal sheen that endures for generations.

Cold-Gold Face Painting

The sacred facial features and serene gaze of deities are carefully rendered with powdered cold gold and natural pigments.

Hand-Chiseled Detailing

Intricate robes, mandalas, and jewels are carved by hand with miniature steel chisels and devotion.

Door-to-Door Worldwide Express Delivery

Since 1976, we have shipped thousands of delicate sacred statues and handicrafts across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia with an exceptional track record of safe delivery.

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Museum-Grade Packaging: Each piece is wrapped in moisture-resistant vapor barriers, thick high-density foam cushioning, and reinforced export cartons or custom wooden crates for large statues.
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Customs Clearance & Documentation: Includes official Nepal Archaeological Department export clearances certifying modern non-antique artisan status for hassle-free customs clearance.