{"product_id":"gedetailleerde-syamatara-groene-tara-nepal-eind-20e-eeuw-verguld-brons","title":"Detailed Syamatara (Green Tara) – Nepal – Late 20th Century – Gilded Bronze 13.3 cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eForensic Audit \u0026 Validation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Syamatara, the Buddhist goddess of active compassion, has been subjected to a comprehensive technical inspection. Although the object follows classical iconographic canons, the material markers indicate manufacture in the late 20th century (ca. 1990).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \u0026 Dehydration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The alloy exhibits a stable surface structure without the deep mineral crystallization characteristic of antique castings. The relatively light wall thickness points to modern precision casting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicroscopy (Dino-Lite):\u003c\/strong\u003e Analysis of the inner rim and ornamentation reveals parallel traces of mechanical abrasion, consistent with finishing by rotary instruments. The gold layer exhibits a uniform density, indicating a modern application process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 365nm UV light, the patina reacts with uniform fluorescence, confirming the presence of modern chemical accelerators for color formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRabné\/Consecration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The object is unsealed (open base). The interior has been completely cleaned of core residues, allowing for direct inspection of the casting process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIconography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe goddess is depicted in \u003cem\u003elalitasana\u003c\/em\u003e, with her right foot resting on a lotus support, ready to spring into action. Her hands form the \u003cem\u003evitarka\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003evarada mudra\u003c\/em\u003e, while she flanks the \u003cem\u003eutpala\u003c\/em\u003e (blue lotus). The aesthetic reflects the high-quality artisanal tradition of the Patan Valley in Nepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eLate 20th Century (Modern)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePartially gilded bronze alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eNepal (Patan style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eExcellent decorative condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAppraisal value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e€85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57322091151691,"sku":"381","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/groene-tara-syamatara-verguld-brons-nepal-front-expertise.jpg?v=1778842913","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/detailed-syamatara-green-tara-nepal-late-20th-century-gilded-bronze","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}