Shrine Relief Fragment Depicting Ashtamahabhaya Tara, the Buddhist Savioress

The image depicts a rectangular wooden carving with a brown color and visible signs of aging. The carving features a central figure of a woman with four arms, wearing a crown and holding various objects. She stands on a lotus flower, surrounded by intricate carvings of other figures and patterns. The carving is framed by a border of geometric shapes and floral motifs, with a triangular pediment at the top. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date: 10th–11th century
Medium: Wood
Culture: India (Himachal Pradesh)
Dimensions: 351 × 625 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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Shrine Relief Fragment Depicting Ashtamahabhaya Tara, the Buddhist Savioress

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