Commissioned work, pure rock crystal (Himalaya) from one piece. The turtle carries a stupa (building with great religious significance), the crowning glory of Buddhist temple complexes. The basic elements of the stupa are: a square base ("earth"), a circular base, a dome vault and the top, which is topped with a "crown or a jewel". Overall, this symbolizes the gradual path to enlightenment. A well-known stupa in Nepal is in Bodnath (near Kathmandu). Om Shresta commissioned this work for me from a Nepalese artisan after prior telephone arrangement, size 12.5 cm. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Sculptures   |   Material: Mineralien   |   Country of origin: Bagmati Province, Nepal | Similar pieces