Green Tara · SP-014 — SP-014
The piece

Gau Box · Gold-plated copper

Green Tara Gau Box · SP-014

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Green Tara · sp-014

The piece

Width1.5 cm
Height2.7 cm
Thickness0.75 cm
Net weight6 g
MaterialGold-plated copper
Figure Green Tara
Referencesp-014

The work

Chain and pendant separate

Opening mechanism: Face opens.

Use: Gau box, wearable.

About this work

This is a Green Tara gau box pendant. It uses an openable round box structure with an elegant, clean silver case; when the lid opens, a gold relief of Green Tara is revealed inside, like a small portable shrine that holds compassion and protection close to the heart.

The bail at the top is decorated with scrolling foliage and fine beading, refined and full of Tibetan aesthetics. Inside, the gold figure sits on a lotus throne with a gentle, dignified countenance, while scrolling foliage unfolds on both sides behind her like jeweled light, giving the whole piece a warm, bright and calm character.

> Note: This is an introduction based on cultural meaning and jewelry copy, and makes no claims of religious efficacy. Details of Green Tara may vary slightly across lineages and crafted depictions.

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Key Selling Points

Green Tara theme, symbolizing compassionate protection

Green Tara is a highly revered female deity in Tibetan Buddhism, often symbolizing compassion, wisdom, swift protection and freedom from fear.

Gau box design, a small portable shrine

The openable structure holds the deity inside, carrying the protective feel of a traditional gau box while being easy to wear daily and to treasure.

Silver case × gold inner relief

The silver exterior is clean and elegant, the gold relief inside is warm and bright, and opening it brings a sense of surprise and solemnity.

Gold relief craftsmanship, three-dimensional and delicate

Green Tara sits on a lotus throne with a gentle gesture and crisply detailed garments and crown, showing the refined beauty of religious art.

Round box shape, symbolizing completeness and good fortune

The round form is gentle and stable, symbolizing completeness, stability, the gathering of good connections and safety at your side.

Finely carved bail, rich in Tibetan charm

The bail is decorated with scrolling foliage and beaded edging, adding depth and a hand-made feel.

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Cultural Meaning

Green Tara, often called "Drolma" in Tibetan, meaning "the one who rescues." In Tibetan Buddhist tradition she is regarded as a manifestation of compassion and wisdom, especially associated with auspicious meanings such as swift protection, dispelling fear, growing favorable conditions and protecting travelers.

Green Tara statues commonly show a very characteristic posture:

one leg folded and the other slightly extended, symbolizing that while she abides in wisdom and meditation, she is ready to rise at any moment to rescue beings.

The strength Green Tara offers is therefore not a harsh, oppressive force but a gentle, swift and steadfast protection.

This gau box pendant places Green Tara inside a small openable shrine, like carrying a treasured wish for safety, compassion and favorable conditions with you.

The blessing it conveys can be summed up as:

May Green Tara's compassion protect you,

may fear dissolve and obstacles stay far away;

may your path be safe, favorable conditions always be with you, and light always fill your heart.

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Who It Suits

For women to wear: symbolizing gentleness, confidence, wisdom and inner strength.

For frequent travelers: expressing wishes for a safe journey, free from fear and adverse conditions.

For someone under pressure or at a turning point: symbolizing inner calm and growing favorable conditions.

For family or a partner: conveying care, protection and wishes for safety.

For lovers of Tibetan Buddhist culture: a classic theme in a refined form, with both cultural and aesthetic value.

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Wearing and Care Suggestions

The gau box opens on a hinge; avoid forcing the hinge or knocking it frequently while wearing.

The gold relief inside is finely detailed; avoid contact with water, dust and chemicals.

When not wearing it, close the lid and store it separately to reduce scratches and oxidation.

Avoid contact with perfume, sweat, hand soap, cosmetics and cleaners.

As a Buddhist-themed piece, treat it with respect and avoid leaving it casually in unclean or low places.

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Short Copy

A Green Tara gau box pendant, treasuring compassion and safety wherever you go.

An elegant silver box opens to reveal golden Green Tara seated on a lotus throne; may her compassion protect you, fear dissolve, your path be safe and favorable conditions always be with you.

Width1.5 cm
Height2.7 cm
Thickness0.75 cm
Net weight6 g
Use and presentationGau box, wearable
Opening mechanismFace opens
MaterialGold-plated copper
Figure Green Tara
Referencesp-014

A note on what this is

We present these objects as works of art and describe their subjects and craftsmanship. We make no claim that ownership will change your circumstances.

General craft background

Product Craftsmanship Notes

This series of statues, gau boxes and pendants is made on the basis of traditional Buddhist art forms. The main body comes in two materials: gold-plated copper and gold-plated silver. The products emphasize handwork and detailed finishing, so each finished piece varies slightly in pattern, color and hand-made marks.

Main Production Processes

Material Selection and Blank Making

Copper or silver is chosen for the body blank according to the design. Three-dimensional pieces such as statues and gau boxes are usually first shaped by molding or casting; pendants and thin plaque-style pieces may combine pressing, chasing and soldering to form the base structure.

Hand Finishing and Shaping

Artisans hand-finish the blank, removing edge burrs, correcting outlines and refining seams, and they detail the faces, garment folds, lotus petals, halos and auspicious motifs so the form is more three-dimensional and the lines more natural.

Hand Carving and Chasing Details

Decorative patterns are completed through hand chasing, carving and partial fine engraving; complex patterns may be pre-formed and then refined detail by detail by the artisan. Some designs also involve hand soldering, joining and assembly, showing the layered character of traditional metalwork.

Inlay and Structural Assembly

Depending on the design, gau boxes, haloed statues and some pendants are paired with imitation gemstones, glass or other decorative materials. Inlaying, hinge connections, bail soldering and opening mechanisms are all assembled, adjusted and reinforced by hand.

Gilding and Surface Treatment

After grinding, polishing and cleaning, the finished piece is gold-plated:

Gold-plated copper: copper body with a gold-tone plated surface, giving a warm, antique overall luster.

Gold-plated silver: silver body with a gold-tone plated surface, giving a finer, brighter metallic feel.

Some products receive partial antiquing, color wiping, color filling or polishing according to the design, to bring out the layers of the pattern and a classical texture.

Hand Quality Check and Finishing

Artisans inspect each piece for form, pattern, inlay security, solder points and opening function, then clean, protect and package it.

Notes on Handcraft

This product involves many manual steps, such as blank finishing, chasing, carving, soldering, inlaying, polishing, color wiping and assembly. Slight differences may therefore exist between pieces, including the depth of patterns, the tone of the gold, local hand-made textures or faint solder marks. These are normal results of handwork and make every piece unique.

General condition and aftercare guidance

Our jewelry and statue products are mostly made with processes such as hand-made blanks, fine laser engraving, casting, hand polishing, fire-gilding / gold plating, hand coloring or antiquing. Every piece is visually inspected before shipping, and we do our best to send pieces that are complete and look good overall.

Because of the nature of handwork, metal casting and surface treatment, slight differences exist between batches and between pieces. The following are normal craft characteristics and are generally not considered quality problems:

Slight deviations in size, weight or proportion;

Slight hand-made differences in details such as local patterns, facial features, garment folds or ritual implements;

  • Local color differences, a fine grainy texture or natural variations in luster;

Light and dark color differences, textures, mottling or local oxidation produced by hand antiquing or aging treatment;

Slight differences in the position and color of local coloring, gemstone / glass ornaments and inlaid decorations;

Due to lighting, screen display and batch differences, the actual color may differ slightly from the photos.

The following are condition defects; please contact us promptly after receipt:

The product has obvious breaks, deformation, severe dents or damage that affects how it stands;

Obvious detachment or loss of the statue body, base, ritual implements, ornaments, etc.;

Large areas of lost gilding, severe fading, obvious scratches or unacceptable stains on the surface;

The style, material or size received clearly does not match the order;

The item differs obviously and substantially from the product display.

Please check the appearance and accessories as soon as you receive the package. If you find transit damage or an obvious quality problem, keep the product, packaging and unboxing photos / video, and contact us promptly. For products confirmed to have a shipping error, transit damage or an obvious condition problem, we will actively offer a reshipment, exchange or another appropriate after-sales solution.

Kind reminder: The value of a hand-made statue lies in its details, texture and the uniqueness of each piece, so we cannot guarantee that every piece is exactly identical to the photos or samples; we will ensure that the products we ship meet normal sales standards in overall form, completeness and display effect.

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Green Tara Gau Box · SP-014