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Superfine Tibetan Buddhist Seven Eyed Goddess White Tara - Made in Nepal

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Name: Superfine Tibetan Buddhist Seven Eyed Goddess White Tara - Made in Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZEM812
Price: 1170.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$1170

In Buddhism, White Tara is the first female Buddha or the Bodhisattva who is referred to be as white and as bright as the moon itself. She is always depicted as a peaceful deity, thus, she is the emanation of a strong energy of compassion and healing.

Purity and sanctity reaches the next level with this exotic and expensive blend of copper and gold, as 24-karat gold embeds into this statue, that exhibits the seven-eyed goddess, resting gracefully on an intricate petal podium that soothes the eye. Her beauty is enhanced with an eye-catching neon and scarlet red chocker necklace, a draping Mala, the exquisite and magnificent Jhumkas and various valuable wrist and arm bands that adorn her skillfully carved figure. Her fine hands hold beautiful lotus that extend to decorate the backdrop.

Bewitching eyes are emblazoned all over her sculpture which are amazingly complimented with the breathtaking floral backdrop that has fantastic serpentine designs that perfectly curve through every turn, tinted in maroon and soft blue and green colors that weave through the beauty, displaying the complexity of the artistic wonders that has taken place. The statue is apparelled in a bow cincture that extends into a beautifully embroidered and pleated shalwar, turning out to be an awestriking ornamental sculpture.

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Item Code:	ZEM812
Specifications:	Copper Sculpture gilded with 24 Karat Gold
Height:	11 inch
Width:	4 inch
Depth:	9.5 inch
Weight:	2.40 kg

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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.