The Buddhist Goddess Tara

9th century

6.4 cm 9.3 cm 5.1 cm

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Adopting a sophisticated form of Mahayana ("great vehicle") Buddhism from monastic centers in northern and northeastern India, Javanese Buddhists created images of the Buddha as well as of members of the Buddhist pantheon. Tara helps extend the powers of the Buddha-to-be Avalo...

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Cylia and William G. Siedenburg, New York, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 2001, by gift.
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