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Votive Plaque with White Tara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Votive Plaque with White Tara by an unknown artist. The plaque has a brownish-gold color with a darker brown border around the edge and some white spots where the gold appears to be chipped off. The plaque is shaped like a shield with a scalloped top. The plaque features a raised image of a seated female figure with hands in her lap. The figure has a crown on her head. The background of the plaque features raised floral designs. The plaque sits on a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Black clay with color and gilt
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
599 × 515 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette