Accession No

1947.778


Description

Figure. Turquoise figure with gilt bronze mount and surround. Probably a Green Tara.


Place

Asia; South Asia; Himalayas; Tibet


Period


Source

Schuster, Caroline (Lady) [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1947.778


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze; Stone; Turquoise; Glass


Local Term


Measurements

140mm x 198mm x 58mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Turquoise figure with gilt bronze mount and surround. Probably a Green Tara
Event Date 1947
Author: maa


Conservation ()
CON.2013.99 |
Event Date 1/3/2016
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Figure, composed of gilt bronze inlaid with sections of carved turquoise stone, possibly depicting Green Tara. The bodhisattva is depicted in a dancing pose over a prostrate figure [the leg is missing, which is meant to be stood on top of this figure], surrounded by an arch of flames. The figure is shown on a bronze mount and surround with the figure of a demon holding a ?snake, positioned above Green Tara within an arch.
Event Date 21/8/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin


FM:98961

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