Lot 72
Central Asia, Nepal or Tibet, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A cotton cloth thangka mounted on a wood and brass capped scroll rod depicting Shyamatara, the Green Tara, at the center sitting in the lalita position. Surrounding are the 21 Tara visualizing her ultimate non-dual forms. The cloth painting is presented atop 2 layers or gold and red silk that frame the piece and a dark blue brocade silk panel is mounted on a yellow cotton backing. The painting is covered by a thin silk veil with the remains of a cotton and silk suspension cord at the upper edge, the lower scroll rod enables the piece to be rolled up for transport or storage. Size: 27" L x 18" W (68.6 cm x 45.7 cm)
According to Buddhist teachings, Tara was born out of the tears of compassion of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, who wept as he observed the suffering of worldly beings, and his tears formed a lake from which a lotus sprung. When the lotus opened, the goddess Tara was within. Shyamatara or the Green Tara protects believers from the eight great dangers - lions, elephants, snakes, fire, thieves, water, demons, and prisons or the government. In Buddhism, Tara (Sanskrit for star) is a savior goddess. In Tibet, she is the most important deity and her name is Sgrol-ma or Shyamatara (she who saves). She is also popular in Nepal and Mongolia. Tara is the goddess of supreme compassion, said to be stronger than a mother's love for her children. In addition, Tara is said to bring about longevity, protect earthly travel, and guard followers on their spiritual journey to enlightenment.
Provenance: ex-Coup de Foudre, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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- Condition: Strong odor to cloth. Fair condition. Tearing, unraveling to silk veil and suspension cords. Discoloration and staining throughout. Painting is well preserved.
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