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13th Century Tibetan Khasa Malla Gilt Copper Tara browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1492: item # 1115992 Please refer to our stock # 88 when inquiring.
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| This gilt copper Tara is one of a number of statues which can be attributed to the Khasa Malla kingdom of West Nepal. Characteristics which support this attribution include the red pigment used on the reverse, the black painted hair and the style of the Visavajra on the base plate. The statue’s fingers on the outstretched hand had a casting flaw which was hidden by a cast replacement which has subsequently been lost, also at some point the statues lotus throne has been split in two and crudely but firmly rejoined, you can see the split clearly in the photos running around the base and through the figures ankle. The statue still contains its consecration material and the base plate has been secured at some point by the addition of a metal rod. The lustrous gilding is very well preserved. The statue measures 5 ½ inches in height and dates to the 13th century. | ||
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