This standing Tara in Newar style is made out of patinated, carved high bronze and is inlaid with precious stones
The goddess is depicted standing gracefully in a gentle posture on a double lotus throne
Her left hand is raised in a mudra historically intended to hold a lotus stem extending up to her shoulder.  Her lowered right hand is extended downward in the varada mudra, the gesture of granting boons and compassion
Total weight of 15.3 kg
Late 19^th century craftmanship