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Seated Green Tara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts a female figure with a serene expression, sitting cross-legged on a decorative base. The figure has an elaborate hairstyle adorned with ornaments. She wears a necklace and has bracelets on both arms. Her right hand is extended outward while her left hand rests on her knee. The statue, known as Seated Green Tara, showcases intricate details and patterns across its surface, crafted by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Tibet
Dimensions:
444 × 624 px
Museum record:
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