Nepali Green Tara Sculpture 9″ | Crystal, 24K Gold | Authentic Nepal

This 9″ Nepali Green Tara Sculpture combines a hand-carved crystal face and torso with an ornate copper alloy framework fire gilded in pure 24K gold. The translucent crystal gives Tara’s body a quiet inner luminosity, while the gilded crown, arms, lower garment, jewelry, lotus flowers, and pedestal create a warm contrast around the natural stone. Purple-red and turquoise-colored stones are already set into the necklaces, armlets, crown, and other ornaments, adding carefully placed accents without overwhelming the sculptural detail.

Master Newar artisans in Patan, Nepal created the metal elements of this Nepali Green Tara Sculpture from copper alloy using the traditional lost wax casting method. The crystal sections were carved separately and fitted precisely within the gilded framework. Fine floral scrollwork covers the dhoti, crossed legs, crown, jewelry, and single lotus pedestal, while the reverse reveals additional engraving across the lower garment and throne. A turquoise-colored celestial scarf curves behind the shoulders, and Tara’s dark blue hair rises into a tall topknot beneath the elaborate Bodhisattva crown.

Green Tara, known in Tibet as Jetsun Dolma, embodies compassionate activity that responds swiftly to beings in distress. Her green color traditionally represents active enlightened energy and her readiness to intervene without hesitation. She is also invoked for protection from the Eight Great Fears, which may be understood as both external dangers and the inner afflictions that obstruct spiritual practice. Learn more about Green Tara and the Eight Great Fears in our complete guide to Tara’s meaning and practice.

Nepali Green Tara Sculpture Features

This Nepali Green Tara Sculpture depicts Tara seated in lalitasana, the posture of royal ease. Her left leg remains folded in meditation while her right leg extends forward and rests upon a separate lotus support. This poised position expresses the balance between contemplative wisdom and compassionate action: Tara remains grounded in meditative awareness yet is prepared to rise immediately when her assistance is requested.

Her lowered right hand displays the Varada mudra, the gesture of generosity, blessings, and compassionate giving. The open palm faces outward toward devotees, and an eye appears within the palm as a symbol of wisdom guiding every compassionate action. Her raised left hand holds an utpala stem between the fingers in a graceful gesture associated with teaching and reassurance. Explore Green Tara’s posture, mudras, and iconography for a fuller explanation of these sacred attributes.

Two utpala lotus flowers rise beside her shoulders on elaborate gilded stems. One blossom is fully open, representing the complete flowering of enlightened wisdom, while the other remains less fully developed, expressing the potential for awakening carried by every sentient being. The flowers, flowing scarves, and extended foot create movement around the otherwise composed crystal figure, reinforcing Tara’s identity as the active expression of enlightened compassion.

Crystal Body and 24K Gold Craftsmanship

The crystal construction distinguishes this Nepali Green Tara Sculpture from conventional copper alloy statues. Light enters the polished face and torso, revealing natural variations within the stone and giving the figure a subtle radiance that changes with its surroundings. The artisan framed the crystal with fire-gilded metal rather than concealing it, allowing the clarity of the stone, the warmth of the 24K gold, and the colored stone settings to remain visually distinct.

The gilded legs and dhoti are densely engraved with repeating floral and foliate patterns, while the single lotus pedestal is finished with a beaded upper rim, bold lotus petals, and a crosshatched lower border. The crown and jewelry already contain colored stones, although additional turquoise or red coral embellishments may be requested before shipping. The statue is also suitable for traditional filling, blessing, and consecration according to the buyer’s own Buddhist lineage.

Matching Crystal and 24K Gold Statue Collection

This Nepali Green Tara Sculpture belongs to a coordinated series created by the same master artisan with matching crystal bodies, 24K gold fire gilding, embedded stones, proportions, and ornamental style. It can form a harmonious two or three-piece shrine with the Tibetan Avalokiteshvara sculpture, Nepali Vajrasattva statue, Nepali Cintachakra statue, Tibetan Amitayus statue, Tibetan Manjushri sculpture, or Vajradhara statue. Because the figures share the same materials, scale, pedestal treatment, and workshop style, collectors may combine them without the visual inconsistencies often found in statues acquired separately.

Custom Made Nepali Green Tara Sculptures

A custom Nepali Green Tara Sculpture may also be commissioned in a preferred size, finish, or configuration. Available options include a hand-carved crystal body, traditional copper alloy construction, oxidized copper, partial gilding, complete 24K gold fire gilding, customized pedestal designs, alternative engraving patterns, and selected turquoise or red coral embellishments. The artisan can also reproduce this sculpture as part of a coordinated shrine set with matching dimensions and finishes. Visit our custom Tibetan Buddhist statues page to learn about the commissioning process and the traditional methods used by our Patan workshops.