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Sandstone Bust of a Tara, 10th-11th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,000.00 EUR Estimated At:3,200.00 - 4,000.00 EUR
Sandstone Bust of a Tara, 10th-11th C.
Sandstone
Northern India, 10th-11th century
Half-round relief fragment of a female deity, probably a representation of a Tara
Glorious headdress with high topknot and tiara with a small Amitayus
Left hand with remains of a lotus-stalk
Finely carved details
Height: 31 cm
Condition consistent with age
Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
Object is regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible

Tara

Tara means ‘star’ in Sanskrit. In Buddhism, Tara is the female aspect of Avalokitesvara and a bodhisattva of compassion. There are five basic forms of the Tara (white, green, blue, red and yellow) as well as many variants. The Taras are among the most popular and powerful goddesses of the Tibeto-Buddhist pantheon. They are depicted as beautiful women with bare breasts, standing or enthroned on a large lotus blossom.



Condition: The bust is in fair condition consistent with age. It measures 31 cm in height.

Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
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