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A NEPALESE BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA, c. 1920s
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A NEPALESE BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA, c. 1920s
Nepal, late 19th - early 20th century. Seated in lalitasana atop a reticulated double-lotus base with her left hand in vitarkamudra and her right hand in varadamudra, the left shoulder flanked by blossoming lotus, dressed in a dhoti incised with scrolling vines and adorned with various jewelry, the face with a gentle smile and downcast eyes centered by an urna and surmounted by a foliate tiara, the hair in a high chignon.
Condition: Very good condition, minor wear, and casting flaws.
Provenance: From the collection of Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt, and thence by descent to the present owner. Theodor "Teddy" Hahn was a well-known and respected collector of netsuke and other Asian works of art.
Weight: 2,494 g
Dimensions: Height 31 cm
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A NEPALESE BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA, c. 1920s
Estimate €500 - €1,000
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