4" Small Copper Nepalese Goddess Green Tara Statue

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4" Small Copper Nepalese Goddess Green Tara Statue

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The magnificence of Green Tara or Shyam Tara finds a brilliant form in this copper statue, which embellishes the heavenly roopa of Tara with an aesthetic turquoise-toned stone. The exquisite ornaments of Green Tara are delicately presented, which amplify the graceful posture and youthful physique of the goddess. Enthroned on a lotus seat, Green Tara’s aura and her fluttering scarf recreate the otherworldly vision of Tara in her heavenly abode.

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Specifications

	ZDZ843
	copper
	Height: 4 inch
	Width: 3 inch
	Depth: 2 inch
	Weight 260 gm

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Embrace Serenity with the Revered Green Tara Statue

This exquisite copper statue, standing at a modest four inches, embodies the benevolent presence of Green Tara, a revered deity in Tibetan Buddhism. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the statue captures the serene and compassionate essence of Tara, often depicted as a protector and a swift helper in times of need. The rich copper patina, enhanced by touches of vibrant turquoise and a striking red central gem, evokes a sense of antiquity and spiritual depth, making it a focal point of devotion and contemplation. ––––––––––––––––––––

A Goddess of Compassion and Swift Action

In Buddhist traditions, Green Tara is celebrated as a female bodhisattva who embodies compassionate action and maternal nurturing. Legends tell of her birth from a tear shed by the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara as he wept for the suffering of the world. From that tear sprang a lotus, and upon its blooming, Tara appeared, radiant and green, pledging to dedicate her existence to liberating all beings from suffering. She is particularly invoked for protection against fear, illness, and obstacles, and is known for her swift responsiveness to prayers, earning her the epithet "She Who Grants Salvation." ––––––––––––––––––––

Artistry and Spiritual Significance

The artistry of this statue reflects the rich cultural heritage of Nepal, a land steeped in spiritual traditions. The intricate detailing of Tara's robes, her serene facial expression, and the symbolic gestures of her hands are all rendered with profound respect and skill. Her posture, the graceful flow of her garments, and the ornate headdress all contribute to her divine aura. The use of copper, a metal revered for its purifying qualities and its conductivity of energy, adds another layer of spiritual significance to this sacred representation. The turquoise inlays symbolize the sky and the boundless nature of consciousness, further enhancing the statue's mystical appeal. ––––––––––––––––––––

A Symbol of Peace and Protection for Your Space

This Green Tara statue serves as a powerful reminder of compassion, wisdom, and the innate capacity for liberation. Whether placed on an altar, a meditation shelf, or as a decorative accent in your home, it invites a sense of peace and tranquility. Its manageable size makes it a versatile piece, ideal for personal devotion or as a meaningful gift for those seeking spiritual solace and protection. Let the presence of Green Tara inspire a journey of inner peace and mindful living within your own sacred space.

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.