Fire Gilt Bronze Figure, Green Tara, Sino-Tibetan, 20th
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China/Tibet, 20th century
Depiction of the green Tara
The guardian of mankind against all dangers and a symbol of empathy
The goddess is seated on a double-lotus throne with a sealed base plate
In lalitâsana, the posture of royal ease, where her right foot is supported by another small lotus throne
Serene facial expression with a slight smile
The right hand performs the varada mudra, the gesture of granting wishes
The left hand shows the vitarka mudra, the gesture of declaring
Each hand holding a lotus stem with thumb and forefinger
The blossom reaching up to her shoulders
Lush jewellery with inlays of turquoises and carnelians
A precious tiara decorates her head
Height hair bun with painting in indigo blue
Dimensions: 22 x 16 cm
Very good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Berlin
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 bronze figure is in very good condition with the usual traces of age and wear and an appealing authentic patina. The base plate is slightly bent. The height is 22 cm and the width 16 cm.
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