Tara (Skt. “Star”, “savior”) is a female bodhisattva. It appears in 21 different forms, of which the green and the white tare are the best known. According to legend, it should have arisen from the tears of Avalokiteshvara, which he shed out of compassion for all beings. Therefore, Tara is considered a female manifestation of the compassion of the Buddhas. It protects against dangers and helps on the way to relief from suffering. With the gesture of her right hand, the goddess signals the granting of wishes. The form of Dhūpa-Tārā shown here stands on a round lotus base. In the bent left hand, she holds a ring of flames.
Details
- Title : Dhūpa-Tārā standing on a round lotus base
- Year : 17-18. C
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Bronze castings
- Dimension : Object size: 54.5 x 25.5 x 16.5 cm ; Weight: 6.3 kg
- Accession No : Identification number. I 10073
- Country/ Geo-location : NEPAL
- Collection : Pergamon Museum
- Collection : Museum of Asian Art South, Southeast and Central Asia
- Photo : Museum for Asian Art of the State Museums in Berlin - Prussian Cultural Heritage