{"title":"Nepalese Buddha Statues","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003eNepalese Buddha statues\u003c\/strong\u003e and Himalayan Buddhist bronzes selected for workmanship, iconography, surface and regional character. Nepal, and especially the Newar artistic tradition of the Kathmandu Valley, has played a major role in the production of finely cast Buddhist sculpture for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection can include gilt bronze and copper-alloy Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and related devotional figures with detailed lotus bases, jewellery, crowns, robes and hand-finished surfaces. Older pieces may preserve mercury or fire-gilding, red pigment, ritual deposits, sealed bases or naturally developed wear, all of which require careful object-by-object assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAntique Nepalese and Newar Buddhist sculpture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewar metalworkers influenced Buddhist art far beyond Nepal, including Tibet and other Himalayan regions. For that reason, attribution often depends on a combination of facial type, proportion, casting technique, base construction, iconography and decorative detail rather than one feature alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore our related \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bronze-buddha-statues\"\u003ebronze Buddha statues\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tibetan-buddha-statues\"\u003eTibetan Buddha statues\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/antique-buddha-statues\"\u003eantique Buddha statues\u003c\/a\u003e. Individual listings provide dimensions, weight, material, condition and the reasoning behind the proposed origin or period where relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-nepalese-four-armed-avalokiteshvara-gilt-bronze-55cm","title":"Antique Nepalese Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara – Gilt Bronze, 55 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA substantial Nepalese four-armed Avalokiteshvara, cast in bronze and retaining areas of historic gilding. At 55 cm high and 6 kg, the figure has the scale and visual authority associated with temple or important private devotional sculpture from the Kathmandu Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara (Lokeshvara)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal, Newar tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with surviving gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAttribution \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crown, multiple arms and small seated Buddha in the coiffure identify the figure within the Avalokiteshvara tradition. The surface preserves old gold, green-blue copper corrosion and wear concentrated on exposed areas. An aged wooden closure remains beneath the hollow body, with mineral deposits visible around the junction of wood and metal. These features support substantial age, while the precise historical dating remains an attribution rather than a documented provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntique condition with wear to the gilding, stable patination, local oxidation and age-related surface variation. 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The sculpture combines substantial weight with unusually elaborate hand engraving, while an old Nepalese lacquer seal and cord preserve an important later chapter in its documented object history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vajrasattva \/ Dorje Sempa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibet \/ Himalaya, with strong Newar influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century, current attribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e copper-rich bronze with historic gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance marker:\u003c\/strong\u003e old Nepalese lacquer inspection\/export seal with original cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVajrasattva is shown with his two defining ritual attributes: the \u003cstrong\u003evajra\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eghanta\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Vajrayana practice the pair expresses the complementary principles of method and wisdom. Crown, jewellery and richly worked garments place the figure firmly within the visual language of Himalayan tantric Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStyle and workshop tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is best described as Tibetan\/Himalayan with pronounced \u003cstrong\u003eNewar influence\u003c\/strong\u003e. The crown, jewellery, body modelling and dense engraved ornament recall the long history of Newar metalworkers producing Buddhist images for Tibetan patrons. Some decorative passages also show Sino-Tibetan vocabulary, illustrating how workshop traditions moved across the Himalayan cultural network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGilding and surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicroscopic examination shows gold-coloured material surviving most strongly in protected recesses and along engraved details, while exposed high points have worn to a darker copper-rich surface. 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At 100 cm high and 15.2 kg, the sculpture has the scale of a substantial devotional image and is associated with the Newar artistic traditions of the Kathmandu Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGreen Tara in the Newar tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTara stands in an elegant tribhanga posture, with the body shifting through a gentle three-part curve. Her hands form gestures associated with generosity and teaching while lotus stems rise alongside the figure. The crown, jewellery and engraved ornaments are closely worked and contribute to the refined Himalayan character of the sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDating and attribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is catalogued conservatively to the late 18th or 19th century within the Nepalese Newar tradition. 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The facial modelling, body proportions, robe treatment and technical finish are considered together rather than using any single feature as a dating device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt present we use a cautious date range of \u003cstrong\u003eca. 1450–1600\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is an attribution based on stylistic and technical evidence and should not be read as a laboratory-derived calendar date. Further comparative or material analysis may refine that position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSurface and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear to exposed areas reveals red to copper-coloured alloy beneath the pale surface. Under magnification, the sculpture shows hand chasing, filing and irregular finishing around the base rim, together with a comparatively rough interior casting skin. These are useful construction observations because they preserve stages of manufacture that are less visible on the finished exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior also retains textile fibres, cord, paper-like and other organic residues associated with the object's long ritual history. Such material is documented as found and is not treated by itself as proof of a specific date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface shows age-related rubbing, local losses to the silvered finish, dark deposits and small irregularities consistent with long handling and use. A copper-toned reinforcement or plug is visible externally. The sculpture has not been cosmetically restored to a uniform appearance; the layered surface remains part of its historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResearch note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur assessment separates observation from attribution. Construction, surface wear, inlay, interior remains and stylistic comparison all contribute to the present interpretation, but none is presented as a stand-alone authentication test. This approach preserves both the significance of the sculpture and the uncertainty that belongs to responsible object research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide insured shipping is available.\u003c\/strong\u003e Packing and transport are arranged according to the weight and value of the object.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361438024010,"sku":"708","price":190000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-silvered-medicine-buddha-newar-front-view.jpg?v=1787859417"},{"product_id":"antique-nepalese-green-tara-gilt-bronze-19th-century-68cm","title":"Antique Nepalese Green Tara – Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, 68.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large 19th-century Nepalese Green Tara in bronze, retaining areas of historic gilding and a deep dark patina. Standing 68.5 cm high, the sculpture belongs to the Newar artistic tradition of the Kathmandu Valley and combines an elegant tribhanga posture with finely chased jewellery, crown and garment details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGreen Tara in the Newar tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen Tara, or Shyamatara, is one of the principal female figures of Vajrayana Buddhism and is associated with compassion, protection and swift assistance. The standing pose, lotus stem, elaborate crown and jewellery follow established Himalayan iconography developed and refined by Newar metalworkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBronze, gilding and surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure is traditionally hollow cast in a copper-alloy bronze. Technical inspection shows a retained internal casting core, hand-finishing and chased ornament consistent with lost-wax manufacture. Protected recesses preserve traces of historic gilding, while exposed areas show dark patina, oxidation and wear. 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The figure is modelled in an elegant tribhanga posture with elaborate jewellery, crown and finely worked garments, placing it firmly within the Newar sculptural tradition of the Kathmandu Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Tara (Syama Tara)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal, Kathmandu Valley tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt bronze \/ copper alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSurface \u0026amp; Workmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is hollow cast and extensively finished by hand. Chased decoration remains visible across the crown, jewellery and garments. Gold survives particularly in protected recesses, while exposed areas show natural wear and darker copper-alloy patination. The description intentionally uses the broader term \u003cem\u003egilt bronze\u003c\/em\u003e; the exact gilding process is not treated as proven solely from visual or microscopic observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntique condition with wear to the gilded surface, patina, oxidation and age-related variation. 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