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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, 21.5cm 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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Lot 30
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, 21.5cm 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.
Estimate $3,500 - $4,000
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8080
12:00pm - 25 October 2015
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
21 October 9am-8pm
22-23 October 10am-4pm
24 October 10am-5pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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