13" Goddess Green Tara Copper Statue from Nepal | Buddhist Deity Idols

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13" Goddess Green Tara Copper Statue from Nepal | Buddhist Deity Idols

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Green Tara is seen as the compassionate savior from suffering and a symbol of enlightenment. She is depicted in a posture of generosity, extending her right hand over her knee while gracefully clutching the stem of a lotus, which blooms by her right ear. Her left-hand rests gently near her heart, bestowing blessings, and also holds the stem of another lotus, blossoming to her left side.

Her attire and adornments exude opulence, featuring a tiara adorned with five precious gems, intricate earrings, ornate necklaces, and intricate bracelets. Her posture is relaxed, with her right leg gracefully extended, while her left leg is drawn closer to her body. She sits upon a serene moon disc atop a pristine white lotus seat.

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Specifications

	MIS745
	Copper with Gold Plated
	Height: 13 inch
	Width: 10 inch
	Depth: 7 inch
	Weight 3.40 kg

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Embrace Compassion with the Goddess Green Tara Statue

Step into a realm of serenity and devotion with this exquisite statue of Goddess Green Tara, a revered deity in Tibetan Buddhism. Crafted with meticulous detail by master artisans in Nepal, this copper masterpiece is adorned with lustrous gold plating, exuding an aura of divine radiance. The intricate craftsmanship captures the essence of Green Tara, the embodiment of enlightened activity, compassion, and protection. Her serene countenance, adorned with a benevolent smile and downcast eyes, conveys an infinite wellspring of love and understanding. Her posture, seated in the vajra posture of meditation, signifies stability and wisdom, while her gesture of vitarka mudra, with the right hand resting on the knee, signifies the teaching and dispelling of fear.

A Deity of Swift Action and Boundless Mercy

Green Tara, also known as the Mother of Liberation, is celebrated for her swift responsiveness to the prayers of those in need. Legend tells of her tears of compassion for the suffering of sentient beings, from which arose the Tara shrub, and subsequently, the Goddess herself. Her green complexion symbolizes her active, dynamic energy and her ability to overcome obstacles and fears. She is the protector from the eight great fears, including pride, ignorance, anger, jealousy, wrong views, attachment, miserliness, and delusion. By invoking her presence through devotion and prayer, practitioners seek her blessings for courage, wisdom, and the dissolution of inner and outer hindrances. This statue serves as a tangible representation of her omnipresent aid and compassionate embrace, a beacon of hope in challenging times.

Artistry and Symbolism in Every Detail

The rich copper base, elevated by a lotus pedestal, symbolizes purity and the blossoming of spiritual awareness. The intricate floral motifs and the swirling patterns etched into the deity’s robes speak to the interconnectedness of all life and the boundless nature of the universe. The delicate gold filigree work adorning her crown and jewelry adds a touch of regal splendor, reflecting her status as a divine mother figure. The two lotus flowers held in her hands, one blooming and the other partially open, represent her presence in both the samsaric world and the pure realm of enlightenment, and her ability to guide beings through both. This statue is more than just a decorative object; it is a sacred artifact designed to inspire contemplation, foster devotion, and serve as a conduit for spiritual connection. Its substantial presence and detailed artistry make it a profound centerpiece for any altar or sacred space, inviting a sense of peace and divine grace into your home.

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.