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Plaque with Seated Dhanada-Tara and Attendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The rectangular plaque displays two figures carved in relief. The figure on the left stands with one leg slightly bent and the other straight; she wears a long skirt and a short top with jewelry. The figure on the right sits cross-legged on a decorated throne; she wears a short top and has four hands. The plaque has a raised decorative edge around it. It is on a black stand with two vertical rods. The background is a gradient from dark gray to light gray. The plaque depicts Dhanada-Tara and an attendant.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 17th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Sri Lanka
Dimensions
600 × 596 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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