Goddess White Tara

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Name: Goddess White Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: RH67
Price: 330.00 USD
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Specifications

	RH67
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 7.5 inch
	Width: 5 inch
	Depth: 3 inch
	Weight 990 gm

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The Embodiment of Compassion

Behold a radiant representation of divine grace and unwavering compassion. This exquisite copper sculpture, meticulously gilded with 24-karat gold, captures the serene presence of a revered deity. Crafted with exceptional detail, the statue emanates an aura of peace and tranquility, inviting contemplation and inner harmony. The smooth, golden surface reflects light in a warm, inviting manner, further enhancing the sacred ambiance this piece brings to any space.

A Glimpse into Myth and Legend

This deity holds a prominent place in various Buddhist traditions, particularly Tibetan Buddhism. She is revered as the embodiment of compassion, a bodhisattva who vowed to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Her origin is steeped in captivating legends. One tells of her arising from a lotus flower born from a tear shed by Avalokiteśvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, moved by the suffering of the world. From this lotus emerged a being of pure light, dedicated to alleviating suffering and guiding beings towards enlightenment.

Symbolism in Form

The sculpture's design is rich with symbolic meaning. Seated in a meditative posture, her right hand is often depicted in the gesture of bestowing blessings and granting wishes. The lotus flower held in her left hand symbolizes purity, spiritual awakening, and the potential for all beings to attain enlightenment, even in the midst of a muddy world. Every aspect of her depiction serves to reinforce her role as a compassionate guide and protector. The crown atop her head signifies her royal status as a bodhisattva, while the delicate jewelry adorning her body further emphasizes her divine nature and adornments.

A Treasure to Cherish

More than just an object of beauty, this sculpture is a powerful symbol of compassion, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to the well-being of others. It serves as a constant reminder of our own potential for kindness and empathy, and a call to action to alleviate suffering in the world. It’s a valuable addition to any collection of sacred art, and a source of inspiration and peace for years to come. This statue can be placed in a meditation space, on a personal altar, or anywhere that could benefit from its peaceful influence. The dimensions of 7.5 x 5.0 x 3.0 inches make it suitable for a variety of settings, allowing you to easily incorporate this powerful symbol into your daily life.

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.