Tara, the Buddhist Savior, Thakuri–Early Malla periods, 12th–early 13th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Gilt-copper alloy

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Tara, the Buddhist Savior, Thakuri–Early Malla periods, 12th–early 13th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Gilt-copper alloy with color and gold paint, H. 17 1/4 in. ( cm); H. incl. base 19 in. ( cm); W. 8 in. ( cm); D. 3 1/4 in. ( cm); Wt. 10 lbs ( kg), Sculpture, Tara is the supreme savior and goddess of mercy in Vajrayana Buddhism, best understood as a female counterpart to a bodhisattva. She stands gracefully, extending her open hand is a gesture of granting boons (varada mudra) to devotees

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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