A stupa, Tibetan chorten, is a central symbol of Buddhist art and represents the enlightened mind of the Buddha as well as his teaching, the Dharma.
This stupa stands on a square base with a stepped structure and a slight overhang. Above it rises a rounded, multi-tiered crystal element, which may be described as a chaitya. Four Buddha votive plaques are attached around the circumference, marking the four cardinal directions. The combination of rounded and angular forms is characteristic of a stupa.
The surface is decorated with filigree work. Fine metal wires are arranged in spiral forms, filled with small arched elements and assembled into continuous ornamental patterns. Abstracted vajra motifs as well as floral ornaments structure the stepped base. Colored stones are integrated into the filigree work and create rhythmic accents.
In Buddhist art, the stupa is understood as an architectural representation of the cosmic principle and as a place of contemplation and inner focus.
Copper base, decorated with fine filigree, silver- and gold-plated, set with colored stones. Crystal chaitya. The sculpture is patinated. Handmade in Nepal.
Yala Craft by Shanta is an Asian company based in Germany. I sell my traditional Buddhist sculpture art, created in my own workshop in Nepal.