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Tara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tara by an unknown artist. A bronze sculpture of a female deity sitting on a lotus throne. The statue depicts the deity in a cross-legged seated position with her right leg tucked under her left. She has four arms, with her top right hand holding a lotus and her bottom right hand in a gesture. Her top left hand holds prayer beads and her bottom left hand is in a gesture. She wears a crown and earrings. Her facial features appear serene. The throne she sits on has a tiered base adorned with lotus petals.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Bronze with silver inlay
Culture
India, Bihar
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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