A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arm of the Bodhisattva Tara
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A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arm of the Bodhisattva Tara
About the Item
The oral history of this piece states that it was collected in China in the late 60's, towards the end of the Cultural Revolution. The original collector bore witness to the destruction of the large statue at the hands of the Red Guards, who ran over it with a tracked vehicle, causing the crack at the crook of the elbow.
- Dimensions:Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Ormolu,Cast
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:17th century
- Condition:Good antique condition, crack at the crook of the elbow (see description above).
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U101101894760
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