{"product_id":"thang-tong-gyalpo-statue-buddhist-master-figurine-from-nepal","title":"Thang Tong Gyalpo Statue | Buddhist Master Figurine from Nepal","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 23px;\"\u003eThang Tong Gyalpo Statue – Gold Fire-Gilded Iron Bridge Builder of Tibet\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonor the legacy of Thangtong Gyalpo Statue, handcrafted by Newari artisans from Nepal using the Lost-Wax method. Cast from high-quality copper and richly adorned with 24K gold fire-gilding, this Buddhist sculpture features a gold-painted face, finely carved garment and ornamental details. Every detail reflects generations of Nepalese artistry, preserving the spiritual devotion and cultural heritage of Buddhist sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThangtong Gyalpo is seated in a meditative posture upon a striped deer-skin seat, symbolizing yogic accomplishment and spiritual realization. His right hand gently holds an iron chain, representing his legendary iron-chain bridge constructions that connected communities throughout Tibet, while his left hand supports a ritual vase associated with longevity. His flowing white hair, long white beard and finely detailed facial features reflect his wisdom and advanced age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: The statue in the photograph is the actual piece for sale, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 154, 65);\"\u003eKey Features of Thang Tong Gyalpo Statue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Nepal using the Lost Wax Method\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from Durable Copper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted using traditional Fire-gilding with gold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24K Gold-Painted Face\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully painted using Acrylic Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally Handcrafted by Nepalese Newari Artists\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight X Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 34cm \u003c\/span\u003eX 24cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.06k\u003c\/span\u003eg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 154, 65);\"\u003eAbout Thangtong Gyalpo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThangtong Gyalpo, also known as the Iron Bridge Lama and the King of the Empty Plain, was a legendary Tibetan master who lived during the 14th and 15th centuries and is celebrated for his extraordinary contributions to both spiritual and civil life. He was a visionary yogi, a skilled blacksmith, a pioneering engineer, and a revered Buddhist adept who built over fifty-eight iron-chain suspension bridges across Tibet and Bhutan to ease travel and pilgrimage for practitioners. He founded the Tibetan opera known as \u003cem\u003eLhamo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand created a troupe of performers to raise funds for his bridge-building projects, thereby blending art with altruism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nidhiratna ","offers":[{"title":"34cm X 24cm \/ 4.06kg","offer_id":51074261090550,"sku":"8986 TGQB","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5141\/7846\/files\/thang-thong-gyalpo-statue-handcrafted-in-nepal-with-24k-gold-fire-gilding.jpg?v=1782731838","url":"https:\/\/nidhiratna.com\/products\/thang-tong-gyalpo-statue-buddhist-master-figurine-from-nepal","provider":"Nidhiratna ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}