A gilt-bronze figure of Tara
Nepal, 15th/16th century
Seated in Lalitasana on a double-lotus base with her right hand Invaradamudra and her left in Vitarkamudra, adorned with various jewelry and a patterned sash draped over the lap, flanked by lotus blossoms at the shoulders, the face downcast and surmounted by a foliate tiara with the hair in a tall chignon and locks falling down her back, the base sealed and incised with a double-vajra
4¾ in. (12.2 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt bronze figure of Tara
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 15th/16th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 1003
- Price realised : USD 12,500
- Estimate : USD 10,000 - USD 15,000
- Provenance : Private collection, Switzerland, acquired before 1974