A RARE GILT-BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF TARA, MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGLE
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A RARE GILT-BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF TARA, MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGLE YONGLE PERIOD, MING DYNASTY 21.7 cm Height

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A RARE GILT-BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF TARA, MARK AND PERIOD OF

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Estim. 1 000 - 2 000 NTD

A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA Tibetan-Chinese, 18 th century. Well modeled, the deity seated in lalitasana on a beaded double lotus base, the right hand held in surya mudra and the left in varadamudra. Dressed in a voluminous dhoti with foliate incised hems pooling elegantly at the base, the figure adorned with beaded jewelry and the face cast with a benevolent expression, marked by downcast eyes and bow-shaped lips, flanked by long pendulous lobes with circular floral earrings, the hair tied in a high chignon behind the foliate tiara. Provenance: From a French private collection. Condition: Good condition with minor wear and casting irregularities, minor nicks and small dents here and there, to the back of the base with associated small stress cracks, the right foot and inlays lost, rubbing to gilt. Weight: 795.7 g Dimensions: Height 14.4 cm Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s London, 8 November 2013, lot 1430 Price: GBP 9,375 or approx. EUR 16,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A Sino-Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Figure of Tara, 18 th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related form. Note the size (16.5 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s New York, 31 March 2005, lot 186 Price: USD 26,400 or approx. EUR 40,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A Gilt Bronze Figure of Tara, Tibeto-Chinese, 18th Century Expert remark: Note the size (16.5 cm).

Estim. 250 - 500 NTD

A NEPALESE BRONZE FIGURE OF GREEN TARA, 19TH CENTURY A NEPALESE BRONZE FIGURE OF GREEN TARA, 19TH CENTURY Nepal. Seated in dhyanasana, her right hand lowered in varada mudra, the left held in vitarka mudra and holding a lotus stem coming to full bloom at the shoulder. She is dressed in a long flowing dhoti and is adorned with fine jewelry. Her serene face with almond-shaped eyes and bow-shaped lips forming a benevolent smile, the hair neatly arranged in a bun. Provenance: Belgium trade. Condition: Very good condition with some wear and casting flaws. Weight: 95.9 g Dimensions: Height 6 cm

Estim. 400 - 800 NTD

A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF GREEN TARA, QING DYNASTY A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF GREEN TARA, QING DYNASTY China, 1644-1912. Seated in lalitasana on a double-lotus base, with her right hand in Varada mudra and her left hand raised in vitarka mudra, both shoulders flanked by blossoming lotuses, dressed in an ankle-length dhoti, the face with almond shaped eyes above a gentle smile, the head surmounted by a foliate tiara. The base sealed and incised with star shaped symbols. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Condition: Good condition with minor wear, small nicks, casting irregularities, and little rubbing to the gilt. Weight: 142.3 g Dimensions: Height 7.5 cm

Estim. 5 000 NTD

Tara, Tibet (Densatil style) probably 14th/15th century, gilt copper/bronze, set stones (predominantly turquoise). Seated on a lotus base, hands in mudra gestures. Base plate with engraving, weight 502g, h. 13.5 cm

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