

Plaque with Seated Dhanada-Tara and Attendant
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
- View original
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