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Chinese Large Silver - Inlaid Bronze Figure Of Standing Tara




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Information:
Reference Number: Avaluer:95722Type: Statue
Theme: Kwan-yinRegion of Origin: China
Original/Reproduction: Antique OriginalPrimary Material: Bronze
Height: 30in. (76cm)
Original Description:
A Large Silver-inlaid Bronze Figure of Tara30" tall
This fine old bronze of Tara was made for the purpose of focusing the process of meditation regarding her aspects of wisdom and compassion. Crafted in Tibet but nearer to India and its influences this figure is an interesting combination of Hindu and Buddhist art and religion. Originally Tara was conceived as a Hindu mother goddess with the spread of Buddhism she was redesigned sometime after 4th century giving her a new role withi...n the spreading Buddhist religion. This seems to have taken place in Shri Lanka and then spread out and back into India and Tibet thru China. At this time Shri Lanka was a great trading center and was host to many religious aspects, sects and ideals. The figure is cast with many fine details and is patinated in a warm green, brown showing traces of a coppery red color. The bronze content of this figure has a high amount of copper in the smelting giving the bronze a rich internal red color



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