White Tara
Object description:
White Tara is one of the most popular female Tantric deities and is associated with compassion, long life, and healing. She is said to be as white and radiant as the moon, and is usually depicted holding a lotus flower. In China she became known as Guanyin, Goddess of Mercy.
Object/Work type:
Cultural Heritage type:
Location:
Jerusalem - Israel
Object measurements:
H: 13 cm
Production
Date: 15th century
Material/Technique: Gilt bronze
Resource
Rights Type:
Record
Source: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Identifier: 202607