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28" Goddess Green Tara Seated on Ornament Throne | Handmade In Nepal | Copper with 24K Gilded Gold

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The female compassionate Buddha Green Tara according to the Buddhist tradition was born from the tear of the left eye of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. As the heavenly manifestation of pure compassion, Green Tara is one of the most popular Buddhist deities whose numerous forms are worshipped in Nepal and other nations where Buddhism is practiced.

In this Nepalese copper with gilded gold Green Tara statue, the female Buddha is seated on a magnificent golden throne, with a motherly affection emanating from her presence. The throne on which Tara is placed is a brilliant piece of art, gilded with pure gold, adorned with auspicious Buddhist motifs, painted in eye-catching shades, and beautified with turquoise and corals.

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Item Code:	NLH070
Specifications:	Copper With Gilded Gold
Height:	28 inch
Width:	15.5 inch
Depth:	12 inch
Weight:	7 kg

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Its lowermost section looks appealing with the leaves, vase of plenty, and flowers delineated on the copper, while its middle portion shows two snow lions, one on each side, in the posture of carrying the throne of Tara on their shoulders. Green Tara in the posture of royal ease is enthroned on a multi-colored lotus with her right leg placed on the footrest provided by a gorgeous blossoming lotus.

Attached to the lotus throne is an awe-inspiring mesh of lush green floral vines, amongst which bloom flowers of orange and yellow tones. The flowing vines and flowers represent life-affirming potencies, which are one of the many boons Green Tara confers upon her devotees. The attire of the gilded copper Green Tara statue includes a five-pronged crown, exquisite jewelry, and a fine scarf- all the elements are given an orange tinge to create a pleasing contrast with the divine green form of Tara.

The dual-toned decoration of her lower body garment further beautifies her being in the copper icon. Her left hand is in the gesture of intellectual discussions or “Vitarka” mudra, and her right hand is in the “Varada” mudra, the gesture of disseminating boons. The profusion of eye-catching colors on this gilded copper Green Tara has brought to it an engrossing etherealness, one that makes you want to gaze at the statue ceaselessly, admiring the artist and their divine subject.

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.