A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of Tara , probably 19th…
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A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of Tara , probably 19th century. Seated in lalitasana on a double-lotus base, her hands in vitarka and varada mudras, wearing a flowing dhoti and beaded jewellery, flowering lotuses at her left shoulder and below her right foot, the underside sealed, the remains of a wax seal to the back of the base. Height 12 cm.
bronze. An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
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