Late 20th Century Nepalese Gilt Bronze & Polychrome Tara Head, Handcrafted Buddhist Deity Sculpture

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This fine Nepalese Buddhist sculpture depicts the head of Tara, a revered female bodhisattva and deity in Tibetan and Nepalese … Read more This fine Nepalese Buddhist sculpture depicts the head of Tara, a revered female bodhisattva and deity in Tibetan and Nepalese religious art. It is expertly handcrafted from copper and gilt bronze, with elaborate polychrome decoration and inset colored stones that accent the crown, earrings, and neck collar.

The face is finished in rich gold gilding with finely painted eyes, eyebrows, lips, and a small urna mark on the forehead. The high crown is profusely decorated with green, red, blue, and gilt details, while the back of the head retains a textured blue finish with additional gilt ornamentation. The overall form is dignified, expressive, and characteristic of traditional Himalayan Buddhist craftsmanship.

Measurements:
Height: 32 cm (12.60 inches)
Length: 20 cm (7.87 inches)
Width: 10 cm (3.94 inches)
Weight: 3336 grams

This piece serves as a significant devotional object, a decorative religious sculpture, or a collector’s example of Nepalese gilt bronze and polychrome work. Suitable for display in meditation spaces, altars, cabinets, or curated interiors. See less