A gilt-bronze figure of White Tara
Nepal, 18th Century
Seated in Dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with the hands in v
Vitarkamudra, the voluminous folds of the robe flowing over the ankles, a sash draped over the elbows and with flowering lotus blossoms at her shoulders, the face with meditative expression slightly tilted to her right and surmounted by an elaborate tiara, backed by a flaming nimbus
7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm) high
Details
- Title : A gilt bronze figure of White Tara
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt Bronze
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 18th Century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 326
- Pre-Lot Text : THE BURKHART COLLECTION
- Price realised : USD 10,625
- Estimate : USD 6,000 - USD 8,000
- Provenance : Acquired in Zurich, 1998