GREEN SHYAMA TARA.
Tibet. 15th/16th c.

Copper alloy with fire-gilding. Sitting on a lotus base; her right foot in moving attitude; showing her willingness to get into action. Her right hand placed on the leg; her left hand raised in front of the chest. She is dressed in flowing ribbons with rich jewelry and she is also crowned. At each shoulder an Utpala flower.

The plate of the probably originally sealed base engraved with an lotus flower; rather than the usual double vajra. The figure shows traces of long time of use and worship. Height 9cm. Condition A/B.

Provenance:
-Private collection Germany.Art trade; Van Ham.