Yuthok Yonten Gonpo _ Copper
In the Kathmandu valley, Newar artisans make Buddhist statues using Lost wax process.
Lost-wax process, a method of metal casting in which molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created using a wax model. Once the mold is made, the wax model is melted and drained away.
The casted statue is rough on the surface so it is made smooth by chasing work and different motifs are carved by chasing tools. It is tedious work that required a great deal of skills and time. When the statue is finely carved, it is partially or fully gold-gilded by ancient mercury gilding. Finally, the face is painted with finely ground 24-carat gold.
The statue can be filled with special medicinal substances and fully consecrated by Buddhist monks in the Kathmandu valley.
Justin –
I ordered from the USA and received the beautiful consecration statue surprising quickly. Great craftsmanship and was packaged nicely! Sorig Shop kept me informed during the whole process and was even kind enough to answer my questions about the consecration process as I’m a beginner. Very happy to welcome the healing presence of Yuthok into my home and will look forward to ordering from Sorig Shop again as I deepen my practice.