ID 842041
Lot 102 | Shyama Tara/Syamatara
Estimate value
€ 1 200 – 1 500
Origin: Tibet or Mongolia.
Date: 18th/19th century.
Technique: Gold plated copper sheet with colored glass decorations.
Description: Tara, "the savior" in her green manifestation sits in ardhaparyanka on the double-row
lotus throne. The left leg pulled against the body, the right leg stretched forward. The
right hand originally held a now lost lotus branch in a gesture of sprinkling sanctified
water. The left hand originally held a lotus branch as well and is raised at chest level
as part of the same gesture . Clothed with dhoti and scarf as well as jewels. The hair
piled up to a large knot. The body parts uncovered by the robe are decorated with cultic
paintings.
Measurement: Height 15,5cm.
Provenance:
Private collection Cologne.
| Auction house category: | Oriental: Buddhist art |
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