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A SINO-TIBETAN GILT-BRONZE
FIGURE OF TARA 來源
得於約1962年，此後家族傳承
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
cast seated in dhyanasana on a double-
lotus base, the right hand lowered in varada
mudra, the left hand raised to the chest in
vitarka mudra, the dhoti and shawl falling in
crisp folds over and around the body, adorned
with an elaborate necklace, earrings, and
diadem, and further jewelry at the waist, arms,
and feet, the face tilted downward and the hair
pulled into a high chignon, colored pigments
applied to the eyes, eyebrows, mouth, and
tresses
height 8¾ in., 22.2 cm

PROVENANCE
acquired circa 1962, and thence by descent.
$ 8,000-12,000

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