Exceptional Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Syamatara (Green Tara) – Late 19th C. - Gilt Bronze - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

An impressive and finely cast Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze figure depicting Green Tara (Syamatara), standing at a substantial 35.5 cm and weighing 8.3 kg. Dating to the Late Qing period (19th / Early 20th Century), this piece showcases masterly casting, a serene facial expression, rich iconographical detail, and documented auction provenance.

Iconography & Design
Pose & Gestures: Seated gracefully in lalitasana (royal ease) atop an elevated double-lotus pedestal (padmasana). Her right foot descends to rest on a small, blooming lotus footrest attached to the base. Her hands perform sacred mudras: the right extended in varada mudra (boon-granting and compassion), and the left raised in vitarka mudra (teaching and explanation).

Regalia & Attire: Adorned with an ornate five-pointed crown (pancamukuta), circular ear ornaments, beaded necklaces (hara), armlets, and waist-chains. She wears a diaphanous dhoti with finely incised drapery and beaded strands, alongside a soft shoulder sash running across her back.

Consecration Base Plate: Crucially, the underside retains its original copper baseplate engraved with a central double visvavajra (crossed thunderbolt motif). The base appears intact and unopened.

Object Specifications
Subject: Syamatara / Green Tara
Origin: Sino-Tibetan
Period: Late Qing Dynasty (19th / Early 20th Century)
Material: Fire gilded Bronze (Gilt Bronze)
Height: 35.5 cm
Weight: 8.3 kg
Base Plate: Original sealed copper plate with engraved visvavajra (unopened)

Provenance & Auction History
This figure boasts a traceable provenance history spanning across Europe:
- Pre-WWII Danish Collection: Reportedly imported to Denmark prior to World War II.
- Garpenhus Auktioner (via Auctionet): Sold January 12, 2017 (Ref #539909) for €5,860.
- Rob Michiels Auctions (Bruges, Belgium): June 24, 2017, Lot 205 (Sold for €7,800 incl. premium).
- Private Collection, Germany.

Condition Report
Overall Condition: Good, authentic antique condition with no structural loss or major damage observed.

Gilding & Patina: Displays age-appropriate wear and partial rubbing/loss to the original gilding, revealing a handsome dark bronze patina beneath that highlights its genuine age and handling.

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