{"product_id":"red-oxidized-brass-tara-statue","title":"Red Oxidized Brass Tara Statue: The Earthy Sovereign","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOriginating from the dense iconographic traditions of the Himalayas, this four-armed goddess translates ancient spiritual protection into a deeply tactile, heavy metal form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosture \u0026amp; Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: This red oxidized brass Tara statue depicts the four-armed deity in a seated full lotus position, radiating serene authority from a single-lotus pedestal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish Contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: A heavy, matte terracotta-red oxidation blankets the textured skin and robes, providing a stark background for the polished golden-brass jewelry and crown.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey Attribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: The primary hands meet at the chest in a gesture of devotional offering, while the upper hands gracefully hold a prayer mala and a stylized lotus blossom.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCraftsmanship Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Cast from solid brass, the piece undergoes a specialized chemical weathering process to achieve the distinct, earthy hue without masking the hand-chased details.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of Goddess Tara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn Himalayan iconography, the four-armed manifestation of the divine represents boundless compassion reaching in all directions. The primary hands gathered at the heart signify the holding of the wish-fulfilling jewel of enlightenment. The mala in the upper right hand symbolizes the continuous recitation of sacred mantras, while the lotus in the left represents purity blooming flawlessly from the mud of worldly existence. By finishing the sculpture with a matte, earthy red oxidation rather than a bright commercial polish, the artisans directly evoke the visual gravity of ancient bronzes preserved in high-altitude monasteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this piece on an east-facing meditation altar, where morning light can illuminate the golden highlights during your daily spiritual practice. It serves flawlessly as a brass Tara idol for home altar spaces, anchoring the room through its rich, historical aesthetic. Measuring 6.5 inches in height, the red oxidized brass Tara statue stands roughly as tall as a standard e-reader, offering an intimate yet commanding presence. At a substantial 1.38 kg for its compact footprint, the solid cast metal ensures absolute physical stability on any surface. The precision required to preserve the delicate golden chasing on the armbands against the heavy terracotta-hued patina demonstrates an exceptional level of foundry control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWarm your contemporary living space by framing this earthy figure with a matching red oxidised brass Ganesha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46141049241775,"sku":"VSP-066","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/114_Compressed.jpg?v=1761983329","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/red-oxidized-brass-tara-statue","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}