This fine old bronze of Tara was made for the purpose of focusing on the process of meditation regarding her aspects of wisdom and compassion. Crafted in Tibet but nearer to India and its influences this figure is an interesting combination of Hindu and Buddhist art and religion. Originally Tara was conceived as a Hindu mother goddess with the spread of Buddhism she was redesigned sometime after 4th century giving her a new role within the spreading Buddhist religion. This seems to have taken place in Shri Lanka and then spread out and back into India and Tibet thru China. At this time Shri Lanka was a great trading center and was host to many religious aspects, sects and ideals. The figure is cast with many fine details and is patinated in a warm green, brown showing traces of a coppery red color. The bronze content of this figure has a high amount of copper in the smelting giving the bronze a rich internal red color. Seated in lalitasana with her pendent right foot resting on a separately cast Padma or lotus pillow rising from a double lotus base. Her six hands hold aspects of contemplation and various attributes such as a lotus stalk, the book of knowledge, etc while her face cast serenely calm with downcast eyes beneath high arched brows. She wears many armlets, necklaces & bracelets, a diaphanous dhoti and is crowned with a flowering tiara enclosing a very elaborate topknot. The museum-style base has been custom made and comes with the figure to display the work on measurements do not include the base.Condition Disclosure:
While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition
of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been
done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item,
there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there
may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and
as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose…
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particularly sections 9,13,15,18,19 and 27
While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition
of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been
done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item,
there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there
may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and
as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose…
we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement,
particularly sections 9,13,15,18,19 and 27
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Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
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Style:Tibetan(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:BronzeHand-Crafted
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Place of Origin:Tibet
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Period:Mid-19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1830-1860
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Besides the above mentioned patination the bronze has in certain areas a very greenish patina of weathering were hands over many years have touched the peice.
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Seller Location:Hudson, NY
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Reference Number:Seller: LU81135327463
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