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Tara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze sculpture of Tara, a female figure with a crown on her head and long hair on either side of her face, wearing a necklace and a short top and pants. She holds a flower in her left hand and appears to be standing on two snakes. She has four arms. A snake is sculpted behind her on either side. She is barefoot. The background is gray and there is a shadow on the right side.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 7th century
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
North India (possibly Uttar Pradesh)
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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