Hand Painted 24K Gold Gilded Green Tara Statue, Patan Nepal

Green Tara / Dholma Statue Name:Green Tara Dholma Statue Height:9" Width:7" Depth:4" Material:Lost Wax Method, Copper Alloy, Hand Painted with 24 Karat Gold Gilded & Hand Painted Face Actual Weight:1.516 Kg. Ships From:Patan, Nepal Shipping Provider:Express Shipping Service Shipping Time:Usually ships within 48 hours. Allow 5 - 7 business days for deliver within worldwide. Insurance:Insurance is included in the shipping cost. Green Tara / Dholma - The Rescuer Green Tara / Dholma is arguably the most beloved goddess in the Buddhist pantheon. She is the female embodiment of the enlightened compassion & miraculous deeds of all the Buddhas, offering protection & assistance to all who face challenges in their lives. She vowed that until all suffering was eliminated, she would work continuously in a woman's body for the benefit of sentient beings. Thus, Green Tara represents the very essence of virtuous & enlightened activity. Green, being the color of nature & flourishing life, signifies her energetic & vivacious personality. She is always depicted as a beautiful & vigorous young woman with a touch of playfulness. in this sense she teaches us not to take ourselves too seriously. She delights in a receptive mind & an open heart, for in such a person her blessings & wisdom can naturally unfold. Gestures & Attributes Green Tara / Dholma is depicted in a posture of graceful contemplative ease with her right leg extended. The extension of her leg symbolizes her continuous activity, constant alertness & her readiness to spring into action to assist those who call upon her. Her right hand is extended downward, palm open, with thumb & index finger touching. This hand position is known as Varada Mudra, or the gesture of granting wishes & protection. Her left hand, raised to shoulder height with fingers extended & palm turned outward, is in the gesture of granting refuge & freeing from fears (Abhaya Mudra). Each of her hands also holds the stem of a beautiful lotus flower that floats above her shoulder as a symbol of her radiant purity & power. About this Sculpture This sculpture is an enchanting portrayal of Green Tara / Dholma. Expertly sculpted from copper alloy using lost wax method, gilded with 24 karat gold with hand painted face; the statue has been submitted to beautifully hand painted form to yield a rich & sensuous finish. The fine intricate & detailed carvings blended with beautiful color combination throughout the statue gives it look more beautiful & live. The goddess's figure is gracefully poised as she brings her hands up to form the sacred mudras. She wears a finely carved crown & the elegantly detailed ornaments of a Bodhisattva, signifying her compassionate vow to work for the benefit of sentient beings. This sculpture was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master artisans of the Shakya clan who are considered among the best in the world. These craftsmen are the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for use