Stele Representing Tara, ca. 9th century. Schist, H: 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Martha M. Green, 76.179.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.179.5_bw.jpg)
Stele Representing Tara, ca. 9th century. Schist, H: 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Martha M. Green, 76.179.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.179.5_detail_bw.jpg)
Stele Representing Tara
Asian Art
MEDIUM
Schist
DATES
ca. 9th century
DYNASTY
Pala
DIMENSIONS
H: 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Asian Art
ACCESSION NUMBER
76.179.5
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Martha M. Green
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
A dark grey stone stele with rounded top, carved in relief with the figure of Tara seated in lalitasana on a lion headed throne, a diminutive attendant figure sits below her right foot, a lotus flower is by her left shoulder, her head is surrounded by the flame rimmed aureole with a fringe of inscription on the nimbus.
Tara is a female bodhisattva, or Buddhist enlightened being. She is the embodiment of compassion and is often worshipped by those seeking protection and long life.
Condition: Nose and left side of the face slightly damaged. The figure is set on a wooden base.
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
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CAPTION
Stele Representing Tara, ca. 9th century. Schist, H: 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Martha M. Green, 76.179.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 76.179.5_bw.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 76.179.5_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
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