Bronze Tara From The Himalayas – Buddhist Tradition, 18th–19th Century
A bronze Tara from the Himalayan region, dating from the 18th–19th centuries. This Buddhist sculpture sits on a lotus pedestal cast as part of the bronze. The figure, crowned and adorned with jewelry, belongs to the tradition of Himalayan bodhisattva images.
The right hand forms the kataka mudra. Lotus stems and flowers frame the body and accentuate the composition. Tara embodies compassion and protection in Buddhism.
The bronze, a copper alloy, was cast in a hollow mold and finished by hand. The examination report notes remnants of ancient gilding in the recessed areas, along with an oxidation patina and mineral deposits. The interior and underside are shown in the photographic documentation.
Condition: sculpture intact, structure preserved, signs of age, and natural patina. Traces of gilding remain in the protected areas.
Height: 38 cm. Width: 20 cm. Weight: 3.9 kg.
Reference / SKU: 431.
The right hand forms the kataka mudra. Lotus stems and flowers frame the body and accentuate the composition. Tara embodies compassion and protection in Buddhism.
The bronze, a copper alloy, was cast in a hollow mold and finished by hand. The examination report notes remnants of ancient gilding in the recessed areas, along with an oxidation patina and mineral deposits. The interior and underside are shown in the photographic documentation.
Condition: sculpture intact, structure preserved, signs of age, and natural patina. Traces of gilding remain in the protected areas.
Height: 38 cm. Width: 20 cm. Weight: 3.9 kg.
Reference / SKU: 431.
2 100 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Bronze
Width: 20 cm
Height: 38 cm
Reference (ID): 1827586
Availability: In stock
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