A Chinese gilt bronze buddha tara figure, dating from the 18th century. finely cast seated in lalitasana on a double lotus base with beaded edges, the right foot resting on an individual lotus issuing from the base,depicting with the hands held in varada and vitarkamudra,the face rendered with a benevolent expression accentuated with downcast eyes and a gentle smile ,framed by a pair of pendulous earlobes adorned with ornate wheel shaped earrings and an elaborate crown enclosing a high chignon, further portrayed with ornamental jewelry and entwined with long multi stemmed lotus flanking the shoulder,the base with a Tibetan inscription
H. 6 1/4" (15.8 cm)
Provenance: Collection of James Marshall Plumber (1899-1960) thence by descent Similar Tara Buddha was sold in Sotheby's Paris on 10 Dec 2019,Arts d'Asie sale Lot 22 for 11,875 EUR

Condition: in good condition overall with wear to the gilding,especially on the back. scatter patina throughout

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