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Tara Statue - Antique Java Style Indonesian Bronze Devi Tara Statue - 8cm/3"
Measurements Height 8cm/3"
A beautifully cast antique Java Style seated bronze Devi sculpture of Tara, in 13th century Majapahit style.
In Buddhism, Tara is a Bodhisattva. She is the Goddess of Compassion. Here, Tara is seated, in virasana, cross-legged symbol of Serenity, on a round double lotus petal pedestal. In her hands she also holds lotus flowers. The lotus flower represents purity, compassion and the giving of great joy to all.
Her hands are held in a gesture of teaching. In this mudra the thumb and index finger touch at their tips to form a circle. This circle represents the Wheel of Dharma, or in metaphysical terms, the union of method and wisdom. This symbolises generosity.
She wears a richly bejewelled dhotis and upavitas. Her face has a serene downcast gaze.
Tara wears a decorative Javanese style tiara, on her head, in front of her Kirita-Makuta or tall conical crown. This symbolises her control over Positive and Negative attitudes. She has an aquiline nose and elongated earlobes with large earrings.
The sculpture has a wonderful brown malachite patina.
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The Golden Age of Majapahit Art represents a period of extraordinary creativity and cultural synthesis, producing works of lasting beauty and profound spiritual significance.
From the majestic temples of Trowulan to the intricate terracotta sculptures, Majapahit art offers a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of one of Southeast Asia’s greatest empires.