
Object Details
Catalogue Note
Dimensions: H 67 × W 16 cm
Weight: 3.4 kg
Material: Bronze
Period: Late 19th to early 20th century
Origin: Cambodia
Subject: Tara
Provenance: Acquired from an antique shop in San Francisco in 1980
Catalogue Note
A tall standing bronze figure of Tara in the Khmer tradition. The elongated proportions, refined hand gestures and detailed headdress draw on classical Angkorian sculpture, while the naturally aged surface gives the figure a strong architectural presence.
Iconography and Context
Tara is a central bodhisattva of compassion and protection in Himalayan Buddhism. Her poised posture and graceful gestures combine contemplative calm with the idea of compassionate action.
Condition and Display
The bronze surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 10 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.