111 - A LARGE COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF THE WHITE TARA

A LARGE COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF THE WHITE TARA Tibet, 18th century. H 45 cm. The gilding has flaked off in places, and traces of it remain. The Seven-Eyed Saviouress sits upon a double-lotus throne crafted using the repoussé technique. Her right hand forms the gesture of granting wishes, while her left hand is raised in the vitarka-mudra. The crown is missing. Provenance: - The Kemper Collection of Himalayan Art, Christie’s Amsterdam, October 11, 1994, Lot 218. - Former private collection, the Netherlands (acquired at the above auction). * The full tax is charged on this item marked *; that is, VAT is charged on the total amount and will be refunded to purchasers upon presentation of a validly stamped export declaration. Due to new EU import regulations, it may no longer be possible to import this item after June 28, 2025. If you intend to do so, please contact the department before bidding.