Standing Tara

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Name: Standing Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZO20
Price: 295.00 USD
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	ZO20
	Copper Sculpture gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 5.5 inch
	Width: 4.5 inch
	Depth: 2.1 inch
	Weight 3 kg

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A Glimpse into the Compassionate Realm

Invite the serene presence of enlightened compassion into your home with this exquisite sculpture. Crafted from copper and gilded with radiant 24 Karat gold, this art piece captures the essence of Tara, the beloved Bodhisattva of Tibetan Buddhism. Standing upon a lotus pedestal, she embodies the virtues of grace, wisdom, and unwavering protection.

Tara: The Star of Liberation

In Buddhist cosmology, Tara is not just a deity but a powerful embodiment of enlightened activity and compassion. Her name, meaning "star" or "savioress," reflects her role as a guide and protector, leading beings from the darkness of ignorance to the light of wisdom. Born from a single tear of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Tara vowed to achieve enlightenment in female form, defying the prevailing societal norms. Her commitment to liberating all sentient beings from suffering is unwavering. Legends speak of her countless emanations, each representing a specific aspect of her compassionate nature. She is revered for her swiftness in answering prayers and granting wishes, offering solace and guidance to those in need.

A Treasure of Sacred Art

This meticulously crafted statue captures Tara’s compassionate spirit through intricate detail and radiant finish. Measuring 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.1 inches, its compact size makes it a perfect addition to your personal altar, meditation space, or any room where you seek a connection to peace and enlightenment. The 24 Karat gold gilding enhances the sculpture’s luminosity, evoking a sense of divine presence and spiritual richness. The delicate details of her crown, flowing robes, and the lotus flower held in her hand reflect the skill and dedication of the artisan. The halo surrounding Tara shimmers with intricate design, symbolizing the enlightened aura that surrounds her. This sculpture will serve as a constant reminder of the potential for compassion and wisdom within you.

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.