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Source Description
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 Avalokiteshvara, but she is frequently worshiped as an independent deity-a savior who helps convey the rays of Avalokiteshvara's compassion to the suffering beings of this world.
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Document identity
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35047
label
The Buddhist Goddess Tara
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object
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Source metadata
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35047
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object
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normalized
title
The Buddhist Goddess Tara
description
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 Avalokiteshvara, but she is frequently worshiped as an independent deity-a savior who helps convey the rays of Avalokiteshvara's compassion to the suffering beings of this world.
provenance
Cylia and William G. Siedenburg, New York, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 2001, by gift.
date
9th century
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CC0
language
en
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Gold, Silver & Jewelry
sculpture (visual works)
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1
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1
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import
dimensions
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cm
width
9.3
height
6.4
depth
5.1
dimensionsRaw
H: 3 11/16 × W: 2 1/2 × D: 2 in. (9.3 × 6.4 × 5.1 cm)
Source extras
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gold, silver
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15620
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SEA
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none
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1
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0
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photo
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