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Green Tara of Partly Gilt Bronze with Gemstones, 20th C

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 EUR Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 EUR
Green Tara of Partly Gilt Bronze with Gemstones, 20th C
Bronze, partly gilt, coral and turquoise gemstones
Tibet, 20th century
Decorated with gemstones in the crown
Detailed figure with partly open work
Garment with finely chased decoration
Base with double vajra symbol
Beautiful natural patina
Dimensions: 23 x 13 x 11.5 cm (height x width x depth)
Good condition
Provenance: from an important private collection

This depiction of a Green Tara was crafted in Tibet from partly gilt bronze. The Green Tara is a symbol of compassion and deemed the protector from all danger. The goddess is also often referred to as Syamatara or Dolma.



Here, she is seated on a gold accented lotus throne in the relaxed lalitâsana position, with the right foot supported by a further lotus pedestal. Her right hand is resting on her knee and forms with thumb and forefinger the gesture of explaining, the vitarka Mudra. The raised left hand is performing the prithvi mudra, by holding a lotus stalk between the fingers. On both sides of the shoulder a lotus flower rises and frame visually the figure in their midst with the waving bands of the garment. The slender goddess’ body is covered with precious jewelry featuring coral and turquoise stone inlays. The legs and the upper arms are covered by a garment with finely chased pattern. The five-leaved crown displays her mastery of the five elements, behind which a topknot of hair protrudes. Red cold paint accents the back of the crown and the face shows a meditative expression. The base is sealed with a copper plate with double vajra symbol.



This Green Tara is in good condition with natural patina and slight signs of age and wear. Gold abrasion and slight scratches are visible. The height is 23 cm, the wide is 13 cm wide and the depth 11.5 cm.
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