A SINO-TIBETAN GILT BRONZE TARA

seated on a double-lotus base with beaded rims and finely chased detail, the figure with inset semi-precious blue and turquoise stones, the face, headdress and hair with cold painted highlights, the base engraved with a circular foliate panel enclosed by a double line, Ming or later, 29cm high x 22cm wide x 16cm deep

Provenance: Acquired in Chicago in the 1990s. Acquired by the grandfather of the present owner from the above, and thence by descent