{"product_id":"vintage-green-tara-gilt-bronze-1950-1960-17cm","title":"Vintage Green Tara – Gilt Bronze, ca. 1950–1960, 17 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 kg | \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e gilt bronze \/ copper alloy | \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 1950–1960 | \u003cstrong\u003eMudras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varada Mudra and Vitarka Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact but unusually heavy image of Green Tara, seated in lalitasana with one foot extended from the lotus throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hands form varada and vitarka gestures, while lotus stems rise beside the figure. Green Tara is one of the principal female figures of Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhism and is associated with active compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage gilt surface with natural rubbing on prominent areas, especially the knee and hands. No earlier antique date is claimed.\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 10 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":63361461354826,"sku":"380","price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/zware-kwaliteit-tara-sculptuur-1-3kg-vintage.jpg?v=1787857876","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/vintage-green-tara-gilt-bronze-1950-1960-17cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}