4ft  Rs. 160000
3ft  Rs. 125000
18″Â Â Rs.28000
9″Â Â Â Rs. 4500
This magnificent golden sculpture portrays Guru Padmasambhava (also known as Guru Rinpoche), the legendary 8th-century master who introduced Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet and the Himalayan region. He is seated in a relaxed yet regal posture on an intricately carved, double-tiered lotus pedestal. In his left hand, resting in his lap, he holds a kapala (skull cup) containing the vase of immortality, while his right hand holds a vajra (thunderbolt sceptre) near his knee, symbolizing indestructible spiritual power. Tucked into his left arm is his signature khvanga (a multi-tiered ritual trident or staff), which represents his divine consort and inner yogic realizations. He wears his characteristic lotus hat topped with a vulture feather, and his face is defined by wide, penetrating eyes and a faint mustache, capturing his fierce yet compassionate enlightened nature.
From a craftsmanship perspective, the statue stands out as an exceptional specimen of traditional Himalayan gilt-bronze metalwork. It features a heavy copper alloy body completely transformed by mercury gilding, giving the extensive surface area a highly radiant, permanent 24K gold layer. The deity is enveloped by an exceptionally wide, multi-layered prabhamandala (aureole) packed with deeply chased floral scrolls, tendrils, and auspicious cloud motifs that add tremendous visual depth. The inner recess of the backdrop is lined with a smooth, deep crimson or red velvet inlay, creating a dramatic color contrast that pushes the golden form of the Guru forward, exemplifying the peak of Newar and Tibetan sacred art.
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