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Twenty-One Emanations of the Goddess Tara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sculpture with a central figure of a woman sitting cross-legged on a platform, surrounded by multiple smaller figures. The sculpture is primarily gold in color with red and blue accents. The central figure has multiple arms and wears a crown. She sits on a rectangular platform with her legs crossed. Two standing female figures flank her on either side. Above the central figure are five small square panels, each containing a seated figure. Below the platform is a row of small figures in various poses. The background of the sculpture is red, and the entire piece is set against a gray gradient background. The sculpture appears to represent "Twenty-One Emanations of the Goddess Tara".

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Stone with polychrome
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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