Green Tara Statue – Old Stock, Partly Gold Plated, Gold-Painted Face
- Item Code: HME23655
- Weight: 695 grams
- Size: 14 x 8 x 7 cm
- Material: Copper
- Availability: Available
About Green Tara
Green Tara, also known as Samaya Tara, embodies compassion and swift action. She is depicted in a royal ease posture, with her right leg extended, symbolizing her readiness to aid those in need. She wears maroon Buddhist robes and intricate jewelry, including earrings that represent patience and wisdom. The five-jewel diadem signifies the transformation of delusions into the Five Buddha Wisdoms. She is seated on a white moon disk, representing the wisdom aspect in Buddhism, which, when united with compassion, leads to enlightenment. Her right hand is gracefully positioned in the Varada Mudra, symbolizing the granting of blessings.
Sacred Serenity Collection
This rare Green Tara statue is approximately 15–20 years old, crafted by skilled artisans who followed sacred guidelines to ensure spiritual authenticity. Unlike modern statues, which use minimal gold, these older pieces feature thick gold plating where applied. The artisans viewed their work as divine representations rather than mere sculptures, capturing intricate expressions and postures with devotion and precision.
Gold-Painted Face
The face of this Green Tara is delicately hand-painted with gold to enhance its expressive features, particularly the eyes and lips. This sacred practice imbues the statue with a sense of vitality and presence, preparing it for consecration and ritual use. The gold-painted face is a revered tradition, signifying devotion and craftsmanship.
Partly Gold-Plated Finish
This Green Tara features partial fire-gilded gold plating, a revered Nepali handicraft technique. Artisans carefully mask selected areas before applying heat and pressure to bond the gold to exposed surfaces. This technique creates a striking contrast between the radiant golden body and the oxidized or maroon-painted garments, symbolizing the divine purity of Tara’s form and the modest attire of Buddhist practitioners.
Lost-Wax Casting Method
Handcrafted using the ancient lost-wax casting technique, this statue embodies traditional metal artistry. The process involves sculpting a wax model, coating it with a ceramic shell, and replacing the wax with molten metal. This results in a precise and highly detailed sculpture, preserving the artisan’s original vision with exceptional accuracy.
Manjushri Statue – Old Stock, Bronze, Lost-Wax Cast
- Item Code: HME23659
- Weight: 572 grams
- Size: 15 x 10 x 6 cm
- Material: Bronze
- Availability: Available
About Manjushri
Manjushri, whose name means “Gentle Glory” in Sanskrit, is the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. In Buddhist tradition, he embodies enlightened insight and eloquence, guiding practitioners on the path to higher understanding. He holds a special place in Mahayana Buddhism as the teacher of the Dharma and the master of wisdom.
Sacred Serenity Collection
This finely crafted Manjushri statue belongs to a collection of rare Buddhist sculptures made 15–20 years ago by master artisans. These statues were created with deep spiritual intent, following sacred texts to ensure precise iconography and posture. Older statues like this often feature superior craftsmanship, with greater attention to detail and traditional techniques.
Lost-Wax Casting Method
This Manjushri statue is created using the lost-wax casting process, an ancient technique that ensures precision and intricate detailing. The process involves sculpting a wax model, encasing it in a ceramic shell, and then replacing the wax with molten bronze. This method, used for centuries in Buddhist artistry, allows for the finest details to be preserved in the final metal sculpture.
