Description:
Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva, Nepal, 19th century or earlier, possibly Tara, seated in rajalilasana with her right palm resting on the ground by her hip, her left hand holding a lotus stalk to her shoulder, adorned with beaded jewelry, circular earrings, and a three-leaf tiara, with her hair tied up in two topknots, ht. 7 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,000
repair to flower, traces of repair on base, encrustation, all inlay missing
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