Goddess Green Tara

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Name: Goddess Green Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: EY24
Price: 440.00 USD
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	EY24
	Copper Sculpture with Gemstone
	Height: 12.7 inch
	Width: 9 inch
	Depth: 5 inch
	Weight 3.58 kg

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An Embodiment of Compassionate Action

Bring the serene presence of enlightened compassion into your home or sacred space with this exquisitely crafted copper sculpture. This piece captures the essence of a beloved figure in Tibetan Buddhism, revered for her swift action and unwavering commitment to alleviating suffering. Seated gracefully in the lotus position, she emanates tranquility and wisdom. Crafted with meticulous detail, this sculpture is not merely an object of art, but a reminder of the potential for compassion within us all.

The Legend of a Bodhisattva's Vow

According to legend, she was born from the tears of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Overwhelmed by the world's suffering, Avalokiteshvara wept, and from those tears sprang a lotus, from which this powerful figure emerged. Other accounts state that she was a princess whose spiritual practice gave her the title of Bodhisattva. Refusing to enter Nirvana until all sentient beings are liberated from suffering, she represents the active, compassionate force dedicated to aiding all who call upon her. Her vow and actions embody the highest ideals of Mahayana Buddhism.

A Vision in Copper

This intricately detailed sculpture depicts her in her classic form. Her left hand is in the refuge-granting gesture while her right hand is in the boon-granting position. Her face reflects profound serenity and wisdom, while her adornments, including a multi-tiered crown highlighted with gemstones, signify her enlightened state. Seated on a lotus throne, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening, she is a vision of enlightened grace and compassion. This copper piece, measuring 12.7 x 9.0 x 5.0 inches, is an ideal size for placement on a meditation altar, bookshelf, or any space where you wish to evoke peace and compassion. The enduring beauty of copper, combined with the symbolic power of the deity makes this sculpture a meaningful addition to any collection or spiritual practice.

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.