Tara
the goddess of compassion, and the primary female bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism
has 21 forms each associated with a different color and range of quintessential
attributes. This most beautiful and unusual Tara displays a unique precious coral
and turquoise mosaic that textures her vastra and adds colorful resonance to the
lotus she stands upon.
Standing
in tribhanga this rare Tara is expressed in amazing detail. An ornate highly detailed
sheath drapes gently across her back. The diadem that crowns her head, the mantel
which graces her neck and the artful bangles that embellish her arms are intricately
wrought. Her body is youthful and her countenance radiates deep luminosity, the
inner peace and compassion that is Tara's quintessence. Her left hand is gracefully
arched in vitarka mudra, and her right hand in varada mudra. The two lotuses that
frame this bodhisattva, are highly detailed and in full bloom.This antique gilded
bronze Tara is a rare find. Exceptional artistry expressed as beauty, strength
and grace.
