{"product_id":"antiek-staand-tara-beeld-vuurverguld-brons-nepal-18e-eeuw","title":"Antique Standing Tara Statue – Fire-Gilded Bronze Nepal 18th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube Short\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eai5g5sfC7I\" height=\"560\" width=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #fff; background-color: #1a2e1a; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #b08d57; border-bottom: 2px solid #b08d57; padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n    Tara – Nepalese Ormolu Bronze, 18th Century\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e\n\nA masterpiece of Newari craftsmanship from the Kathmandu Valley. An extremely refined devotional object with rare museum status and an unprecedented spiritual aura. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57; font-size: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    Estimated value: €12,000 – €16,000\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57;\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; color: #fff; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57; width: 35%;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eH 41 cm x W 13 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eBronze with original fire gilding\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eNepal (Kathmandu Valley)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3);\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #b08d57;\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e18th century\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eExpertise \u0026amp; Condition\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThis statue was cast using the traditional \u003cem\u003ecire perdue\u003c\/em\u003e (lost wax) method and bears witness to centuries of ritual use. The surface displays a deep, natural patina with heavy mineral incrustation and oxidation, which contrasts beautifully with the remaining gold tones of the \u003cstrong\u003efire gilding\u003c\/strong\u003e. Particularly noteworthy about this piece is the \u003cstrong\u003eintact double seal\u003c\/strong\u003e: both the back and the base plate of the lotus throne are still originally sealed. This means that the spiritual initiation (including mantra scrolls and relics) is still fully present, giving this piece a rare museum status.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eIcoonography \u0026amp; Symbolism\n\nTara is presented here in an elegant Tribhanga pose (the classic triple bow of the body), which lends her unprecedented grace and dynamism. In her left hand, she holds the stem of a lotus flower (utpala), the symbol of spiritual purity and enlightenment. Her facial expression is serene and meditative, with finely detailed decorations, a high crown, and large earrings typical of the heyday of Nepalese bronze craftsmanship. A powerful centerpiece for any collection or altar setting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff !important; color: #1a1a1a !important; padding: 30px !important; margin-top: 50px !important; border: 1px solid #b08d57 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif !important; text-align: center !important; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch4 style=\"color: #b08d57 !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 2px !important; margin-top: 0 !important; font-size: 1rem !important; font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003e\n    Documentation \u0026 Authenticity\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; color: #333 !important;\"\u003e\nThis object is subject to our strict inspection protocol, including comparative style research and technical analysis. Upon purchase, you will receive an official \u003cstrong\u003e1stbuddha Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/certificaat-van-echtheid-expertise\" style=\"display: inline-block !important; padding: 12px 25px !important; background-color: #1a1a1a !important; color: #ffffff !important; text-decoration: none !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 1px !important; font-size: 0.85rem !important; border-radius: 2px !important;\"\u003e\nView our research methodology\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px !important; font-size: 0.8rem !important; color: #999 !important; font-style: italic !important;\"\u003e\nInsured shipping \u0026 returns via our depot in the Netherlands. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56644027613515,"sku":"197","price":11900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-tara-brons-nepal-vuurverguld-collectors-item.jpg?v=1776233705","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-standing-tara-statue-fire-gilded-bronze-nepal-18th-century","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}