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Votive Plaque with White Taras

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Votive Plaque with White Tara" by an unknown artist depicts a bronze circular plaque featuring a raised design. The plaque shows a seated figure with hands clasped in prayer. The figure has a crown on its head and sits cross-legged on a lotus flower base. The figure appears to have four arms. The plaque has a double border around its edge. The plaque displays a dark brown patina with areas of lighter brown showing through. The plaque is set against a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1368–1643
Medium
Gray clay
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
599 × 579 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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