A copper alloy figure of Tara, Tibet, 19th Century or older.
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Seated on a double-lotus base with beaded rim, her hands in vitarkamudra, the face with downcast eyes flanked by large earrings, the hair pulled into a chignon. Height 18 cm.
Base placque presumably later and with damage. Stolabands and a finger broken off.
Provenance
The Collection of Poul Nortung (1905-1973).
The Manufacturer Poul Nortungs passion for Chinese and Japanese Works of Art started at an early age, influenced by his father, master bookbinder Frederik Nortung, who collected Oriental Ceramics, Literature and Works of Art. He himself started to expand the family collection during the years 1935-1950. Poul Nortung owned a Danish metal company known as LUXOR. The antiques in his collection were often acquired in London, Paris and Germany, or through his friend, the antique dealer Canova Skånstrom.