An antique Java Style seated bronze Devi Tara sculpture in the 13th century Majapahit style.In Buddhism, Tara is a Bodhisattva. She is the Goddess of Compassion. Her she is seated on a double round lotus petal pedestal which is itself stood on a decorated pedestal, with a parasol over her head, symbolising her divinity. Tara holds in her left hand the stem of a lotus flower which extends above her shoulder. She wear a richly bejewelled dhotis and upavitas. Her face has a serene downcast gaze. Tara wears a decorative Javanese style tiara, on her head, in front of her Kirita-Makuta or tall conical crown. This symbolises her control over Positive and Negative attitudes. She has an aquiline nose and elongated earlobes with large earrings. A beaded aureole stands behind representing her divinity. The Tara can be removed from her pedestal.The standing sculpture has a wonderful green malachite patina. Medium: Bronze Dimensions: 22cm/9” General Condition: Good condition. Consistent with age. SCBR3062 For more beautiful Asian Art please also visit our website - HDAsianArt.com