Shyamtara

A highly decorated Shyamtara (green Tara) is seated on a double lotus throne while her right leg is resting on the lotus base and her left leg is bent towards her. Her right hand is in varada mudra and her left hand is in abhaya mudra. Her hair is in high chignon. She is wearing decorative ear ornaments, double necklaces, wrist ornaments, drapery between the breats and decorative lower body garments. 19th century. Nepal. Carved one piece ivory. Height: 13cm.