A gilt bronze figure of Tara

A gilt bronze figure of Tara

Finely cast standing in elegant tribhanga on a round lotus base, wearing long flowing robes and necklaces inset with garnets, remains of gilding overall 5 in. (12.7 cm.) high

Details

  • Title : A gilt bronze figure of Tara
  • Classification : Sculpture
  • Medium : Gilt Bronze
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Period : 14TH CENTURY
  • Collection : Christies
  • LOT : 312
  • Pre-Lot Text : Property from the Estate of Thomas T. Solley
  • Price realised : USD 14,400
  • Estimate : USD 8,000 - USD 10,000
  • Exhibited : On loan to the Toledo Museum of Art, 1994-2006