Lapis lazuli

Nepal 19th century

Dimensions: Height 4 cm Wide 3,5 cm Depth 1 cm

Weight: 16,3 grams

Small keepsake or round pendant made from glowing lapis lazuli stone showing Green Tara seated on a lotus flower with her head bent to one side and her body curved at the hip.

She is holding flowers and showing the varada mudra with one hand.

The goddess is adorned with jewellery.