STANDING TARA Lot n° 37

Bronze Tibet , 17th to 18th century , Pala revival Style Weight: 659 grams Dimensions: 19 x 10 x 5 cm Standing Tara on an elevated round double lotus base with beaded rim, an aureole at the back with large lotus flowers growing on both sides. She is standing with a slight bend in her hip, the right hand showing the gesture of dispensing boons, the other hand raised with thumb touching the ring finger. She is dressed in a patterned garment fastened around her waist with a broad band decorated with flowers and jewellery adorns her body. She has elongated earlobes, her face is broad with small features and a third eye on the forehead. Her hair is done up in a bun decorated with chains and a tiara.