24K Gold Gilded Manjushri with Sword | Traditional Himalayan Art
Manjushri with a sword Statue, revered as the Bodhisattva of Wisdom in the Buddhist tradition, is celebrated for his profound insight and enlightenment. According to the Swayambhu Purana, he is credited with transforming the Kathmandu Valley from a vast lake into habitable land by carving a gorge at Chovar, allowing the waters to drain and revealing the fertile valley floor. Handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans, it fully gilded 24k gold and oxidized copper body, This Statue is sitting at height of 8.7 inches (22 cm) with a base width of 7.1 inches (18 cm), and weighing approximately 1.52 kg.
Manjushri is depicted holding the flaming sword of wisdom, symbolizing the cutting through of ignorance, and the Prajnaparamita Sutra, embodying ultimate knowledge. This detailed statue, with its serene expression and ornamental design, serves as a profound object of devotion to Buddhist art.
Size: 12.2”/31cm (Height) x 8.7”/22cm (Base)
Weight: 2.83 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Oxidized Copper Body
Manjushri means "very auspicious" in Sanskrit. Manjushri, one of the compassion bodhisattvas, is more famous among Tibetan Buddhists. He, as the Buddha Resplendent, resembles a brilliant sun. Manjushri is a Tibetan name that means "good companion." He also represents the Kadampa Buddhist tradition, recognized by its scholars
