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Another Property — A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Tara, Tibet, 17th Century
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A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Tara, Tibet, 17th Century

A 17th-century Tibetan gilt copper alloy figure depicting Tara, a beloved female deity in Mahayana Buddhism known for compassion and swift aid. This sculpture exemplifies the refined metalwork of the Tibetan plateau.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Works of Art

September 20, 2021

Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000

Lot 342

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Another Property, A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Tara, Tibet, 17th Century

A 17th-century Tibetan gilt copper alloy figure depicting Tara, a beloved female deity in Mahayana Buddhism known for compassion and swift aid. This sculpture exemplifies the refined metalwork of the Tibetan plateau.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Deity, Sculpture, Goddess, Tibet, Buddhist, 17th Century, Tara, Gilt Copper Alloy

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