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Elevate your space with this striking mid-to-late 20th-century statue depicting Green Tara (Jetsun Dolma), the revered Vajrayana Buddhist Bodhisattva of …
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Elevate your space with this striking mid-to-late 20th-century statue depicting Green Tara (Jetsun Dolma), the revered Vajrayana Buddhist Bodhisattva of active compassion, healing, and protection. Masterfully crafted by skilled artisans in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, this piece utilizes traditional sand-casting methods and elaborate mosaic artwork. The massive 7 lb 4 oz weight absolutely points to an older, solid-cast piece made during the high-quality vintage era of Nepalese export art. Himalayan artisans traditionally cast statues using the sand-casting or lost-wax method with copper-based alloys (brass or bronze). The cast features display beautiful definition, capturing her serene facial expression, an ornate five-point crown, and stylized lotus blossoms flaring at her shoulders. The statue is finished with a high-contrast silver plating over a brass core, giving the exposed metalwork an elegant, luminous patina. The torso, crown, and lower robes are meticulously embellished with dense, hand-set tiled inlay utilizing vibrant mineral elements—specifically crushed turquoise and coral-colored stone chips. This specific style, while iconography-accurate, is heavily optimized for individual practitioners and the global market. The colorful stone chips provide a striking visual contrast that stands out on a personal scale but is less common on monumental temple altars as a vibrant, decorative style highly popularized in the mid-20th century, making it an excellent choice for a personal home altar or a secular focal piece. Green Tara is depicted in her classic Lalitasana posture (of royal ease) with her right foot extended downward, symbolizing her readiness to instantly step forward and aid those in need. Her hands are gracefully positioned in the Vitarka and Abhaya mudras, representing the transmission of teachings and fearlessness.
With its incredible heft and vivid color contrast, this sacred art object is perfectly aligned as a magnificent styling centerpiece for high-end global eclectic, traditional, bohemian, library, or mantle displays.
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- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 6ʺD × 11ʺH
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Nepal
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Coral
- Silverplate
- Turquoise
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- This iconic statue weighs 7 lbs 6oz and is in fine vintage condition. The hand-set mosaic inlay remains exceptionally tight … moreThis iconic statue weighs 7 lbs 6oz and is in fine vintage condition. The hand-set mosaic inlay remains exceptionally tight with no visible damage, cracked clusters, or loose segments to the eye. The silver plating over the heavy cast brass core exhibits a lovely, authentic age-earned patina, with gentle, minor oxidation in the deepest recesses of the metalwork, adding to its dimensional character. The underside base is stable, solid, with little wear consistent with its age. 7.2" W × 5" D × 10.5" H less
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