This 14″ Green Tara statue is fully fire gilded in 24K gold, with semi-precious stones embedded throughout the crown, jewels, and robe — already incorporated into the statue at the time of crafting rather than added as an option. Upon request the artisan can embellish the crown, jewels, and robe with additional turquoise and red coral stones before shipping at no extra charge, deepening the color work against the gold surface. The statue was handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by a master Newar artisan using the traditional lost wax sculpting method, with floral engravings hand-carved into the robe and pedestal. At 14″ this is a personal altar size — compact enough for a household shrine, substantial enough to anchor it.
The color red among the stone embellishments connects to the Five Dhyani Buddhas tradition — red is the color of Amitabha Buddha, the Buddha of infinite light, in whose tradition the transmutation of the poison of attachment into the discriminating wisdom of discernment is the central practice. The turquoise stones carry their own combined symbolism: the blue of the Buddhas (purity, Dharmakaya) combined with the green of Tara herself (compassionate action, readiness). Read more about the Green Tara mantra and practice in our complete Tara statues guide.
Masterpiece Green Tara Sculpture Features
Green Tara is depicted in lalitasana — royal ease posture — with her right leg extended and her right hand displaying the Varada mudra, the supreme gift-giving gesture, palm open toward devotees. Both hands hold the stems of utpala lotus flowers between thumb and index finger — the stems rising over each shoulder to bloom at shoulder height, a feature specific to this iconographic form. The lotus over her right shoulder is fully open, signifying enlightened awareness in full expression — the lotus that has risen completely above the surface of samsara into the open air of liberation. The lotus over her left shoulder is unopened, still in bud — signifying the potential for enlightenment that exists in all sentient beings, not yet realized but already present, waiting to bloom. Together the two flowers represent Tara’s dual function: she embodies enlightenment fully achieved, and she holds the aspiration of enlightenment yet to come.
The face is hand-painted with characteristic precision, featuring the urna (third eye of wisdom between the brows) and the serene, alert expression that defines authentic Green Tara statues from this artisan tradition — present and responsive, the expression of a being who is already looking at you.
Authentic, Handmade in Nepal
Every statue and ritual item is handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, using traditional lost wax casting and comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal's Department of Archaeology, verifying its materials, technique, and origin.
