A repousse gilt bronze figure of White Tara, Mongolia, circa 1800

seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus throne, her right hand lowered in varada mudra and her left raised in vitarka mudra, two removable sprays of lotus flanking her shoulders, wearing an ankle length dhoti with incised border and a trailing shawl, and adorned with elaborate jewellery inset with turquoise beads, her hands, feet and urna painted with eyes, the face with serene expression, and hair drawn into a high chignon set with a removable lotus-bed tiara, the base sealed and incised with a double vajra
25.5 cm high

• Lot Sold $17,000 (Hammer Price)
• $20,740 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Some surface wear. Some inset beads missing. The tiara and lotus sprays possibly replaced. Otherwise generally good condition.

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	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith
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