9" Tibetan Buddhist Deity Green Tara Statue From Nepal

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9" Tibetan Buddhist Deity Green Tara Statue From Nepal

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Name: 9" Tibetan Buddhist Deity Green Tara Statue From Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIU263
Price: 680.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Green Tara is shown to us in this beautiful gilded copper Nepalese statue, holding the wish-fulfilling jewel in her right hand and making the gesture of bestowing boons with her left. The deity sits on a lotus, and she is accompanied by two lotuses, each of which stalks are sweetly wrapped around her small hands. The Bodhisattva is presented with the characteristic jewelry of Nepal, including a five-pronged crown, stone studded necklaces, and circular earrings. As a sign that she is ready to respond to her practitioner's evocations, Tara stretches her right leg outside of her throne.

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Specifications

	MIU263
	COPPER GILDED WITH GOLD
	Height: 9 inch
	Width: 7 inch
	Depth: 5 inch
	Weight 1.50 kg

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Embrace Serenity and Protection with the Golden Tara

Step into a realm of spiritual tranquility and profound grace with this exquisite gilded copper statue, depicting the revered Green Tara. From the skilled artisans of Nepal, this 9-inch masterpiece is a testament to centuries of artistic tradition and devotion, meticulously crafted to radiate spiritual energy and bring a sense of peace to your sacred space. The radiant golden hue, achieved through meticulous gilding, imbues the statue with an aura of purity and divine radiance, reflecting the luminous qualities of Tara herself.

The Compassionate Essence of Green Tara

Green Tara is a highly venerated female bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism, embodying enlightened activity and the fulfillment of wishes. Legend tells of Tara arising from a tear shed by the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara as he wept for the suffering of the world. Born from a lotus blossom, she is the goddess of action and the swift protector against fear, danger, and obstacles. Her green complexion symbolizes her activity in the world, her vibrant energy, and her ability to overcome all hindrances with compassionate speed. She is often invoked to grant protection, wisdom, longevity, and the removal of inner and outer obstacles.

An Icon of Devotion and Artistic Brilliance

This statue captures the essence of Green Tara in her classic seated posture, her right leg extended and her left leg folded in a meditative position, symbolizing her active compassion ready to spring into action. She is adorned with intricate, ornate jewelry and a multi-faceted crown, all rendered with exceptional detail. Her serene expression, with eyes that convey deep wisdom and boundless compassion, invites contemplation and inner peace. In her left hand, she holds the stem of a lotus flower, its bloom reaching towards her, a symbol of purity and spiritual awakening. Her right hand is shown in the boon-granting gesture (varada mudra), offering blessings and fulfillment. The entire piece is a harmonious blend of form and spiritual significance, designed to inspire and uplift. ––––––––––––––––––––

Crafted for Auspiciousness and Beauty

The use of copper as the base material is significant in Buddhist art, known for its conductivity of spiritual energy. The subsequent gilding with gold elevates this statue, symbolizing the preciousness of spiritual realization and the radiant nature of enlightened beings. The vibrant turquoise and red accents, thoughtfully placed on her crown and adornments, further enhance the visual appeal and represent various auspicious elements within Buddhist cosmology. This statue is not merely an object of art but a conduit for spiritual connection, a symbol of hope and a powerful reminder of the enlightened qualities that reside within us all. Place it in your home, meditation room, or altar to invite Green Tara's protective blessings and cultivate a deeper sense of well-being and spiritual growth.

How are Nepalese copper statues made?

Nepalese statues and sculptures are best known for their unique small religious figures and ritual paraphernalia for over two thousand years. These are mainly cast in copper alloy. Nepal draws influences from the artistic styles of Buddhism and Hinduism, and therefore the sculptors of the country specialize in making the icons of both these religions. Over the years, Nepalese sculptures evolved into their own distinctive iconography. Some characteristic features of these sculptures that differ from other pieces are exaggerated physical postures, youthful and sensual features, languid eyes, wider faces having serene expressions, and ornate flourishes. The Buddhist deity icons of Nepal have tremendous demand in countries such as China and Tibet for ritual purposes in their temples and monasteries.

Nepalese statues and sculptures have a high copper content and therefore develop a slightly reddish patina on the surface as they age. However, the most unique feature of Nepalese copper statues is their decorative detailing. The pieces are heavily gilded and sometimes inlaid with semi-precious stones. This embellishment protects them from getting tarnished. The traditional lost-wax method for casting Nepalese copper statues remains the most practiced technique in Nepal for many centuries. This process involves many steps and requires skilled artists.

The first step in lost-wax sculpting is to make a wax replica of the desired Buddhist deity to be cast in copper. This replica is created by hand and therefore needs excellent artistic skills otherwise fine features will be lacking.

Once the wax replica is made, it is then coated with a special mixture of clay with a brush. This layer of clay is hardened when left to dry. A small hole is made on the base of the wax mould so that the wax flows away when it is heated.

At this stage, a hollow mould in the shape of the deity is obtained.

This is the time to pour liquid copper into the hollow mould which is then allowed to cool and harden inside a container of cold water. When the liquid metal has hardened, the mould is removed and the statue within is revealed.

The artist works on the details of the statue using various tools. It is then polished to get a shiny and lustrous surface.

Now comes the most important part of Nepalese art which is gold gilding. This is done by the traditional fire gilding method. A mixture of mercury and 18K gold is applied on the surface of the statue and heat is applied using a flame torch. The result is that mercury evaporates along with impurities, leaving a pure 24K gold finish.

The lost-wax method of sculpting is the most preferred technique

for artists to cast a metallic statue having intricate details. Since Nepalese copper sculptures require extraneous effort for giving a majestic look by adding special embellishments, it takes several weeks to complete one masterpiece. A 24K gold gilded copper sculpture retains its brilliant luster for many years and appears as like before. Nepalese sculptures continue to remain one of the finest specimens of the art of the East that have a strong aesthetic appeal that other sculptures cannot match.