Description Manjushree, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, is very important in Nepalese culture. There is a story about how he drained the valley’s primordial lake with his flaming sword, making the land livable and demonstrating how wisdom can overcome ignorance. According to holy books, he saw a bright light coming from a lotus flower in the middle of the lake while on a pilgrimage from China. This made him dig a gorge to drain the lake, which led to the rise of human civilization in the area. The statue shows Manjushree as a young prince . In his right hand, he holds a flaming sword, which stands for the end of ignorance, and in his left hand, he holds a lotus stem with the Prajnaparamita sutra, which stands for the gaining of wisdom. This statue is a great example of Newar art because it has detailed metalwork and spiritual symbols. It is an important spiritual object and a piece of living history. Some of the best things about this statue are how closely it relates to the story of the Kathmandu Valley’s origins, how it represents higher wisdom, and how it can serve as an altar, a place to meditate, or a cultural art collection. This makes it appealing to both Himalayan art collectors and practitioners. Dimension: Height: 8.5” Breath: 6.5” Width: 3.5” Weight: 1.38 kg Made of: Copper, 24 K gold-plated, and gold face painting.
