The Buddhist Goddess Shyama Tara (Green Tara) Attended by Sita Tara (White Tara) and Bhrikuti
India, Madhya Pradesh, Sirpur, circa 8th century
Sculpture
Copper alloy inlaid with silver
15 x 10 1/8 x 7 in. (38.1 x 25.71 x 17.78 cm)
From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase (M.84.32.1a-d)
Not currently on public view
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