Set of Chinese Tibetan Ming Dynasty silver gilt bronze Bodhisattva Buddha figure of Tara. Peaceful in appearance, she has one face with the hair piled on the top of the head with long black tresses falling across the shoulders. The right hand is extended downward in the mudra of supreme generosity with the palm facing outward. The left hand holds the stem of a pink lotus flower blossoming over the shoulder. Adorned with a crown of gold and a small image of the buddha Amitabha, jewel ornaments, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and anklets, she wears a long scarf and a deerskin across the left shoulder. The lower body is garbed in brocade skirt. The figure standing atop a moon disc and lotus pedestal in form of paryankasana-virasana, stands with her weight on her right leg, causing her hip to sway to the left. Standing between two smaller Bodhisattvas figures, all sets on multi leveled pedestal. Surrounded with Aura Chakra Nimbus and Mandoria surrounding the body, rays of nimbus light emanate from the body and the head is surrounded by aureole. Traced extensive red pigment on reversed side of Torana. This sculpture appears to be the perfect example, by any artistic tradition, both for technical precision and exquisite form. The proportions of the body are exact and the overall presence and beauty make this sculpture a precious artistic treasure. The underside with incised quatrefoil flori-form petal visvavajra mark surrounding the centralized DaiJi. Extensive trace of gilt remain on surface, with hints of dark-blue pigment on hair. Dimensions: Height: 15 3/4"Width: 12 1/4" Depth: 5 3/8" PROVENANCE: Pineville-Charlotte, North Carolina, private collector, by inheritance. Believed to be purchased from OLIVOTTI BRO'S, 1191 Broadway, New York, N Y. and/or, of 145 Tremont ST. Boston, MA. During 1916-1924.