Lot Essay
The inscription reads sgrol ljang la na mo or drol jang lanamo, which translates to "Homage to Green Tara!"
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TIBET, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
Details
A Silver Figure of Tara
Tibet, circa 18th century
Seated in lalitasana on a double-lotus base with beaded rims, the hands in varada- and vitarkamudras, clad in a long flowing dhoti with hems incised with a floral pattern, the face centered by a raised urna, with an inscription at back, the base sealed with a double-vajra, together with a silver and glass case
3 in. (7.6 cm.) high
Tibet, circa 18th century
Seated in lalitasana on a double-lotus base with beaded rims, the hands in varada- and vitarkamudras, clad in a long flowing dhoti with hems incised with a floral pattern, the face centered by a raised urna, with an inscription at back, the base sealed with a double-vajra, together with a silver and glass case
3 in. (7.6 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong between 1995-1999
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