A small gilt bronze figure of White Tara

A small gilt bronze figure of White Tara

A small gilt bronze figure of White Tara
Nepal, 14th century
Standing on a lotus base, wearing a long dhoti with pendant sash, adorned with jewellery inlaid with silver and hardstones, the serene face surmounted by a chignon and headdress, flanked by two lotuses
4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm.) high

Details

  • Title : A small gilt bronze figure of White Tara
  • Classification : Sculpture
  • Medium : Gilt Bronze
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Period : 14th century
  • Collection : Christies
  • LOT : 123
  • Price realised : USD 10,625
  • Estimate : USD 8,000 - USD 10,000
  • Provenance : Private Collection, America West Coast, prior to 1993