Bidspirit auction | JAVA BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA

JAVA BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA - Ca. 12th century AD or earlier. A finely cast bronze figure of the goddess Tara, seated in lalit?sana upon a double-lotus throne supported by lions. She is adorned with elaborate necklaces, armlets, and anklets, the body defined by soft modelling and a graceful sway of the torso. Her right hand is lowered, while her left rests lightly at her side. An ornate backplate with scrolling foliate designs rises above her head, flanked by celestial attendants.For similar see: American Institute of Indian Studies, Accession no 20583.Size: 370mm x 220mm; Weight: 5.65kgProvenance: From a professional UK collection of Asian and Himalayan art; previously with a London gallery, ex. A.H. collection; formerly acquired in France between 1980 and 2005.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.