Antique Standing Tara Statue – Fire-Gilded Bronze Nepal 18th Century
Rated 5.0 out of 5.€11.900,00
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Tara – Nepalese Ormolu Bronze, 18th Century
A masterpiece of Newari craftsmanship from the Kathmandu Valley. An extremely refined devotional object with rare museum status and an unprecedented spiritual aura.
Estimated value: €12,000 – €16,000
Product details
| Dimensions: | H 41 cm x W 13 cm |
| Weight: | 3 kg |
| Material: | Bronze with original fire gilding |
| Origin: | Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) |
| Period: | 18th century |
Expertise & Condition
This statue was cast using the traditional cire perdue (lost wax) method and bears witness to centuries of ritual use. The surface displays a deep, natural patina with heavy mineral incrustation and oxidation, which contrasts beautifully with the remaining gold tones of the fire gilding. Particularly noteworthy about this piece is the intact double seal: both the back and the base plate of the lotus throne are still originally sealed. This means that the spiritual initiation (including mantra scrolls and relics) is still fully present, giving this piece a rare museum status.
Icoonography & Symbolism Tara is presented here in an elegant Tribhanga pose (the classic triple bow of the body), which lends her unprecedented grace and dynamism. In her left hand, she holds the stem of a lotus flower (utpala), the symbol of spiritual purity and enlightenment. Her facial expression is serene and meditative, with finely detailed decorations, a high crown, and large earrings typical of the heyday of Nepalese bronze craftsmanship. A powerful centerpiece for any collection or altar setting.
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