Masterpiece Green Tara Sculpture 14″ | 24K Gold | Authentic Nepal

This exceptional 14″ Masterpiece Green Tara sculpture represents Jetsun Dolma, the swift and compassionate female Bodhisattva who responds immediately to beings threatened by fear, suffering, and obstacles. Handcrafted from copper alloy by a master Newar artisan in Patan, Nepal, the statue was created through the traditional lost-wax casting method and fire gilded in pure 24K gold. Her face is separately hand painted with 18K gold and natural pigments, giving Tara a calm yet attentive expression that reflects both meditative wisdom and readiness for compassionate action.

The craftsmanship of this Masterpiece Green Tara sculpture is distinguished by richly colored floral ornamentation applied throughout the garments, shoulder wrap, crown, jewelry, and lotus pedestal. Hand-carved flowers, scrolling vines, leaf forms, and geometric borders are enhanced with carefully painted shades of green, red, blue, and warm gold. Rather than covering Tara’s skin with decoration, the artisan has concentrated the elaborate work upon the textiles and ornaments, preserving the smooth luminosity and graceful contours of her body. A turquoise-colored cabochon forms the centerpiece of her necklace, while suitable settings in the crown and jewelry may be adorned with turquoise and red coral stones at the buyer’s request before delivery.

Masterpiece Green Tara Sculpture Symbolism

Green Tara is revered throughout Tibetan Buddhism as the embodiment of enlightened compassion expressed through immediate activity. Her posture differs from the complete meditative stillness associated with many other Buddhist figures. She sits in lalitasana, the posture of royal ease, with her left leg folded upon the lotus throne while her right leg extends forward onto a small lotus support. This poised position symbolizes that she remains established in wisdom while always prepared to rise and assist those who sincerely invoke her presence.

Tara’s lowered right hand displays the Varada mudra, the gesture of generosity, compassionate giving, and the granting of blessings. Her open palm faces outward toward sentient beings, expressing her willingness to offer protection and assistance without hesitation. A finely modeled vajra appears within the palm, emphasizing the indestructible quality of enlightened compassion. Her raised left hand forms a graceful refuge and teaching gesture near the heart while also displaying a vajra motif, joining compassionate activity with awakened wisdom.

Utpala Lotuses and Swift Compassionate Activity

Between the thumb and index finger of each hand, Green Tara holds the stem of an utpala lotus. The stems rise beside her shoulders into two fully opened blossoms that frame the figure and create a balanced vertical composition. Their broad leaves and carefully modeled petals symbolize the complete flowering of awakened qualities. Like the lotus that grows from muddy water without becoming stained, Tara demonstrates that wisdom and compassion can arise within the difficulties of ordinary existence without being corrupted by them.

The lotus flowers are accompanied by flowing celestial scarves that curve around Tara’s arms and form broad ornamental loops beside the throne. These ribbons introduce movement into the composition and reinforce her association with spontaneous enlightened activity. Although Tara’s expression remains serene, the flowers, scarves, extended foot, and open right hand convey a deity who is never distant or passive. Learn more about her mantra, iconography, and protective activity in our guide to Green Tara’s meaning and symbolism.

Floral Engraving Across the Dhoti and Shoulder Wrap

The dhoti is the principal decorative focus of this Masterpiece Green Tara sculpture. Closely worked floral designs cover the fabric across both legs, combining red and blue blossoms with green leaves, curling vines, small geometric ornaments, and gilded borders. Each section follows the natural folds of the garment, so the elaborate decoration enhances rather than conceals the sculpted drapery. Larger flower heads appear among clusters of smaller motifs, creating the visual richness of an embroidered ceremonial textile.

The decoration continues across Tara’s fitted shoulder wrap and ornamental bands. From the front, painted floral borders frame the shoulders and upper arms, while necklaces and beaded ornaments are highlighted with red, green, and turquoise-colored accents. Her elaborate five-pointed Bodhisattva crown is similarly enriched with raised floral forms and multicolored details. The crown surrounds the blue-black hair, which rises into a tall gathered topknot finished with a curling golden finial.

Viewed from behind, the shoulder covering reveals broad panels of green scrolling vines, red blossoms, and blue floral accents contained within gilded ornamental borders. The same decorative language continues across the rear of the dhoti, where a large central floral medallion is surrounded by curling foliage and smaller flowers. This extensive finishing makes the reverse nearly as visually compelling as the front and allows the statue to be displayed upon an open shrine where it can be appreciated from several directions.

Polychrome Lotus Pedestal and Bodhisattva Ornaments

Green Tara sits upon a substantial lotus pedestal decorated with a continuous register of rounded petals. Each petal is outlined and accented with combinations of green, red, and gold, while the lower border contains additional leaf forms and ornamental bands. At the front, the extended foot rests upon a smaller lotus support projecting naturally from the throne. The underside and surrounding base are embellished with further scrolling patterns, linking the pedestal visually with the richly decorated garments above.

The reverse of the pedestal displays large green foliate panels separated by red floral medallions and framed with gilded beadwork. Smaller flowers, curling leaves, and painted borders fill the remaining spaces around the base. The result is not merely a gilded statue with added color, but a unified work in which casting, engraving, fire gilding, and polychrome painting have been carefully coordinated. Browse our complete selection of Green Tara statues and sculptures to compare other sizes, finishes, and artistic interpretations.

Custom Made Masterpiece Green Tara Sculptures

Collectors, practitioners, monasteries, and Dharma centers may commission a custom made Tibetan Buddhist statue inspired by this Masterpiece Green Tara sculpture. A custom Green Tara may be created in a different size with a 24K fire-gilded, partly gilded, oxidized, or antiquated finish over the copper alloy casting. Clients may request personalized floral engraving, alternative polychrome color combinations, additional crown and jewelry ornamentation, or a lotus pedestal designed to complement an existing shrine.

Suitable settings may also be embellished with turquoise and red coral stones, while the dhoti, shoulder wrap, and throne can be decorated with specially selected floral patterns. Larger Green Tara statues may be commissioned for temples, monasteries, meditation halls, or Dharma centers, while smaller versions can be produced for home altars and private collections. Every custom sculpture is individually cast, carved, engraved, gilded, painted, and finished by hand in Nepal according to traditional Himalayan iconographic proportions, ensuring that each commissioned Green Tara remains a unique work of sacred art.