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A bronze figure of the green Tara, Pala revival style,…
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Melbourne
Date:
25-Oct-2015
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A bronze figure of the green Tara, Pala revival style, 17th/18th century, of typical style, seated on a double lotus throne in the half-lotus position, her right leg extended forward symbolising her readiness to leap in to action to save others, with richly gilded serene face, wearing a high foliate diadem, floral arm-bands, and necklaces. Sealed with an incised double-vajra base. The back of the figure, with traces of blue and red pigment to the hair and Crown, 21.5 cm high. Catalogue note: the Tara associated with green, referring to her ability to transform the green poison of envy into the positive energy of wisdom. Provenance: Purchased more than thirty years ago from a Japanese friend who had travelled to Manchuria, thence passed on by descent to the grandson and current owner.
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