{"product_id":"antiek-vuurverguld-bronzen-groene-tara-nepal-19e-eeuw-78cm","title":"Monumental Fire-Gilded Bronze Green Tara (Syama Tara) – Nepal – 19th Century – 78 cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.8;max-width:900px;margin:auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:30px;font-weight:500;color:#3f698c;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\nMonumental Fire Gilded Green Tara from Kathmandu Valley\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nHeight: \u003cstrong\u003e78 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e | Width: \u003cstrong\u003e27 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e | Weight: \u003cstrong\u003e8.2 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e | Material: \u003cstrong\u003eSolid traditional cast bronze with original fire gilding\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAn exceptionally large and museum-executed Nepalese representation of \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Tara (Syama Tara)\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in the Kathmandu Valley during the 19th century. The image was cast according to the traditional lost wax method and belongs to the higher quality of Nepali temple art. The graceful tribhanga posture, exquisite body proportions, richly engraved robes, and monumental appearance make this an impressive piece of devotional art originally intended for ritual worship within a Buddhist temple or private shrine.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ICONOGRAPHY --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:500;color:#3f698c;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\nIconography of Green Tara\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nGreen Tara is within Tibetan and Nepali Buddhism as the female embodiment of universal compassion and instant protection. She stands for swift help, wisdom, compassion, and overcoming fear and obstacles.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe image shows Tara in her signature elegant \u003cem\u003eTribhanga\u003c\/em\u003e posture, where the body bends in three smooth lines. In her left hand she holds the long stem of the sacred lotus (\u003cem\u003eUtpala\u003c\/em\u003e), the symbol of purity and spiritual enlightenment. The richly elaborate crown, ornaments and finely engraved dhoti belong to the classic iconography of high-quality Nepali Tara images of the 19th century.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVESTIGATE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:500;color:#3f698c;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\nTechnical Research \u0026amp; Authentic Construction\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe image was performed technical examination using a digital Dino-Lite microscope. The recordings confirm a traditionally cast bronze cult image with numerous hand finishes not found in modern reproductions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally cast according to the lost washing method (cire perdue).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-chiseled engravings visible under magnification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural wear on excellent parts with intact oxidation in the deeper engravings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal fire gilding (mercury gilding) present over large parts of the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical copper oxidation and natural patina formation appropriate to prolonged age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo indication of modern industrial finishing or machine post-processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FIRE GOLD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:500;color:#3f698c;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\nOriginal Fire Gilding\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMicroscopic examination reveals a historic fire-gilded finish with the original gold plating still clearly present. At natural wear points the underlying copper alloy becomes visible, while in the deeper engravings the original gilding is exceptionally well preserved. This wear pattern is characteristic of authentic Nepali temple bronzes that have been ritually used for a long time.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe quality of this fire gilding is among the features that make such Nepali cult images particularly beloved among collectors of Himalayan art internationally.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- QUALITY --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:500;color:#3f698c;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\nArtistic Quality\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe sculpture is distinguished by its exceptionally harmonious body proportions, refined facial expressions, and most carefully elaborated ornamentation. The crown, jewelry, lotus stem and richly engraved robes were completely finished by hand. Especially the elegant modeling of the body and the subtle detailing of the lotus petals bear testimony to a very experienced Nepali master caster.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMoreover, with a height of 78 centimeters, this image belongs to the larger and considerably rarer executions that appear only sporadically on the international art market.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SLOT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:500;color:#3f698c;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\nA Museum Quality Collectible\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis original Nepali fire gilded bronze image of Green Tara combines religious significance, high quality traditional bronze casting and exceptional artistry in one monumental sculpture. Thanks to its authentic construction, original fire gilding, natural patina, and exquisite hand finishing, this is a rare collectible for lovers of Himalayan art, museum collections, and serious collectors of Buddhist sculpture.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57776889069899,"sku":"703","price":7576.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-groene-tara-nepal-vuurverguld-brons-vooraanzicht.jpg?v=1783339301","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-fire-gilded-bronze-green-tara-nepal-19th-century-78cm","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}