{"product_id":"late-19th-early-20th-century-himalayan-bronze-tara","title":"Late 19th–Early 20th Century Himalayan Bronze Tara – 22.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 22.5 × W 13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 2 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with natural patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal or Tibet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing Tara\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varada Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis finely cast bronze depicts Tara standing in an elegant, balanced posture. She holds lotus flowers and extends one hand in Varada Mudra, the gesture of giving and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn elaborate aureole with floral and scrolling motifs frames the figure. The tall crown, intricate jewellery and detailed robes reflect Himalayan Buddhist craftsmanship, while natural patina and subtle surface wear record the sculpture's age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVarada Mudra is the lowered open-hand gesture of generosity, compassion and the granting of blessings. It is frequently used for bodhisattvas whose iconography centres on active aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze with natural patina surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 9 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":63361628176714,"sku":"056","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/late-19th-early-20th-century-himalayan-bronze-standing-tara-standing-tara-01.jpg?v=1787934040","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/late-19th-early-20th-century-himalayan-bronze-tara","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}