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Bust of Tara

Ca 5th Century CE

Indian Museum, Kolkata

Indian Museum, Kolkata
Kolkata, India

The bust of a female figure, identified as Buddhist goddess Tara is marked with the characteristic features of the Gupta school of Sarnath. It is bedecked with armlets, necklace, beaded chain and earrings. The hair is arranged in a bun clasped by a beaded band. A stringed beaded tiara is around the hair.

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  • Title: Bust of Tara
  • Date: Ca 5th Century CE
  • Location: Indian Museum, Kolkata
  • Physical Dimensions: 32 cm x 20 cm x 15.5 cm.
  • Provenance: Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Type: Sculpture
Indian Museum, Kolkata

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