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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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Polychrome - Made or finished in many colours. For furniture, it is used to indicated a painted finish.
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