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Tara, the Buddhist Savior

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of Tara, the Buddhist Savior. The statue shows Tara standing on a flat base with her right palm facing outward and her left hand holding a stem with a flower. She has a blue and gold headpiece upon her head, with gold jewelry on her wrists and neck. She is wearing a long dress.

Artwork details

Date:
12th–early 13th century
Medium:
Gilt-copper alloy with color and gold paint
Culture:
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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