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16th Century Tibetan Gilt Copper Seated Figure of Tara browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Indian Subcontinent:Himalayas:Pre 1700: item # 543644 Please refer to our stock # 1024 when inquiring.
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Details: A nice 16th century example of a Tibetan gilt copper figure of the Goddess Tara. Tara the goddess of compassion is seated in lalitasana with her right foot resting on a lotus pad upon a single lotus pedestal. She is bejeweled with her hands in varadha and vitarka mudra with a lotus stem curling round her left shoulder. Much of the original gilding is still apparent.
According to Buddhist tradition, Tara was born from the compassionate tears of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. It is said that he wept as he looked upon the suffering of the world, and his tears formed a lake from which a lotus emerged. When the lotus opened, the goddess Tara was revealed. Tara is the goddess of universal compassion and represents virtuous and enlightened action. She is also said to bring about longevity, protect earthly travel, and guard her followers on their spiritual journey to enlightenment. Age: Late 16th Century Height: 7 cm Remarks: As can be seen in the above photos, the piece retains much of its original gilding and has a sealed base. |
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