Vintage Bronze Lost Wax Tara Stand

Description

Hand cast from an old bronze master (who is retired now) in Java, Indonesia. A piece we own over thirty years. Exquisite full body Tara stands atop a lotus base. With beautiful and amazing details on the headdress and her robe. Hand carries a lotus that the flower part right at her shoulder. A classical standing Tara image represents exquisite and serenity. One of the most beautiful Tara we consider we have in our collection.

Tara, Tibetan Sgrol-ma, Buddhist saviour-goddess with numerous forms, widely popular in Nepal, Tibet, and Mongolia. She is the feminine counterpart of the bodhisattva (“buddha-to-be”) Avalokiteshvara. According to popular belief, she came into existence from a tear of Avalokiteshvara, which fell to the ground and formed a lake. Out of its waters rose up a lotus, which, on opening, revealed the goddess. Like Avalokiteshvara, she is a compassionate, succouring deity who helps men “cross to the other shore.” She is the protectress of navigation and earthly travel, as well as of spiritual travel along the path to enlightenment.

One of a kind and in great condition. Originally from Indonesia.

Dimensions: 7″ x 7.5″ x 28″

Due to the size and/or the delicate situation of the item. Please contact us for more detail information /pick up or shipping options.

*Vintage piece. Sell in used, pre-owned condition. Vintage and antique items by nature have variable amounts of wear, imperfections, signs of use, age and time. Perfectly imperfect. Condition shown as in pictures. Kindly contact us if you need more info. or detail pictures.