14th Century Green Tara Gilt-Bronze Figure, Kassa Mala Kingdom

A fine Kassa Mala Kingdom gilt-bronze figure of Green Tara…
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A fine Kassa Mala Kingdom gilt-bronze figure of Green Tara (Syamatara), circa 14th century, Seated in lalitasana on a double-lotus throne, a lotus branch at each shoulder, encrusted with semi-precious stones, the back of the throne painted ref (typical of Kassa Mala bronzes), the rear of the head and crown with polychrome, sealed, Green tara is a female Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, and a female Buddha in Vajrayana Buddhism. She is known as the Buddha of Enlightened Activity, and is most dynamic manifestation., 15 cm high. Provenance: Purchased at the New York Asia and Pacific Fair, March 2007, From a Us private collection

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