Statue de Tara en cuivre partièllement doré Mongolie Intérieure, Style Dolonnor, XVIIIE-XIXE siècle

assis en lalitasana sur une base lotiforme, la main droite en varada mudra, la main gauche en vitarka mudra, vêtue d'un dhoti noué à la taille, des écharpes flottantes retombant gracieusement sur les bras, richement parée de bijoux rehaussés d'incrustations de perles et de pierres fines, la chevelure coiffée en chignon, la tête ceinte d'une haute couronne ouvragée à cinq fleurons, le visage encadré d'imposantes boucles d'oreille, la base scellée incisée d'un double vajra

The figure is in good overall condition. There is a ca. 3cm large crack where the figure's right foot joins the base. Several stone inlays are missing, some have been replaced and there is minor wear to the gilding. The crown and flowing bands are made separately. The eyes and mouth are painted.
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