{"product_id":"himalayan-gilt-bronze-green-tara-devotional-statue","title":"Mid-20th Century Himalayan Fire-Gilt Bronze Green Tara – 14.6 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 14.6 × W 9.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 700 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with fire-gilt accents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Himalayan region\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Tara\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compact bronze depicts Green Tara seated on a layered lotus base. Her ornate crown, jewellery and surviving fire-gilt accents give the figure a refined devotional presence, while the natural patina and gentle surface wear reflect its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen Tara is represented as the bodhisattva of active compassion. The carefully modelled ornaments and balanced seated posture are characteristic of Himalayan Buddhist sculpture.\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\u003eSurviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 15 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":63361627455818,"sku":"078","price":375.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/mid-20th-century-himalayan-fire-gilt-bronze-green-tara-01.jpg?v=1787933325","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/himalayan-gilt-bronze-green-tara-devotional-statue","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}