{"product_id":"18th-19th-century-himalayan-standing-bronze-tara","title":"18th–19th Century Himalayan Standing Bronze Tara – 42 cm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 42 × W 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th–19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Himalayan region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing Tara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHimalayan standing Tara\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bronze figure depicts Tara in a poised standing posture on a lotus pedestal. She wears a tall crown, jewellery and a finely patterned garment; one hand is raised beside the body while the other extends downward in a circular gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture was made by traditional hollow casting. Its dark brown to black patina includes green copper oxidation, surface scratches and natural wear consistent with age and handling. The closed base plate has a central perforation and the figure remains structurally stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTara is a central bodhisattva of compassion and protection in Himalayan Buddhism. Her poised posture and graceful gestures combine contemplative calm with the idea of compassionate action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cast bronze surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 10 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361631060298,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/18th-19th-century-himalayan-standing-bronze-tara-front-view.jpg?v=1787937756","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/18th-19th-century-himalayan-standing-bronze-tara","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}