{"product_id":"green-tara-gilt-bronze-nepal-patan-style-13cm","title":"Green Tara – Gilt Bronze, Nepal\/Patan Style, 13.3 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 13.3 × W 9.2 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\/style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal \/ Patan-inspired | \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e late 20th century | \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e partly gilt bronze | \u003cstrong\u003eMudras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varada Mudra and Vitarka Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small Green Tara following the refined Newar\/Patan sculptural tradition. The figure is seated in lalitasana on a lotus base and has the balanced ornament and proportions typical of modern Nepalese devotional bronze work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTara's hands form varada and vitarka gestures while lotus stems flank the body. The extended right foot expresses readiness to act on behalf of sentient beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood decorative condition with minor surface wear. The open base and cleaned interior are consistent with a late 20th-century casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitarka Mudra is the gesture of teaching and reasoned discussion, usually recognised by the joined thumb and index finger. It connects the image with the transmission and explanation of Buddhist doctrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 9 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361461387594,"sku":"381","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/green-tara-gilt-bronze-nepal-patan-style-13cm-front-view-01.jpg?v=1787914476","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/green-tara-gilt-bronze-nepal-patan-style-13cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}