White Tara and Green Tara
Two female figures sitting cross-legged on lotus thrones. The figure on the left is white-skinned, wearing a red dress with gold details and large earrings. The figure on the right is green-skinned, wearing a green dress with gold details and large earrings. Both figures have their hands in prayer position and have large circular halos behind them. There are seven smaller seated figures at the top of the image. The background is predominantly blue with red, gold, and green accents. The bottom of the image features a landscape with clouds, flowers, and a small figure. The image is framed by a red border.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1450–1500
- Medium:
- Distemper on cloth
- Culture:
- Western Tibet (Guge)
- Dimensions:
- 570 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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