VINTAGE BRONZE BUDDHA, TARA. SIX-ARMED VASUNDHARA GODDESS. SINO-TIBETAN 20th c

  

In Buddhism, Tara is worshipped as a saviour deity who liberates souls from suffering, and recognised as a bodhisattva, or essence of enlightenment. Bodhisattva Vasudhara, whose name roughly translates as stream of gems in Sanskrit, is the Buddhist goddess of. Tara, in her various forms, is one of the most popular goddesses worshipped in many Buddhist countries and the. Subject of Buddhist legends and art.

In this depiction she sits in a relaxed. Pose, right leg bearing down, on a single row lotus pedestal, or.

She holds a variety of ritual implements in her arms, her head topped with a flame. This artefact comes to us from an important British, single owner collection. Please look carefully at the photographs as they form part of the description. Width of lotus base: 11.5 cms. Width: 15 Depth: 9.5 cms.

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