Measurements: 13-1/2" H Ming Dynasty Chinese Tibetan cold gilt silver Buddha figure of The Holy Tara. She has a serene face, painted naturally over cold gilt silver. The palm of the right hand is in the mudra (gesture) of supreme generosity holding the stem of a lotus - blossoming at the right ear. Held to the heart, the left thumb and forefinger hold a utpala flower, blossoming at the left ear. Peaceful, smiling and youthful she is adorned with flowing silks of various garments and jewel ornaments, tiara and the like; seated with the right leg slightly extended in a relaxed manner and the left drawn up. On a moon disc of a double lotus throne. The underside with incised quatrefoil flori-form petal visvavajra mark surrounding the centralized DaiJi enclosed within double fine rings. Extensive trace of gilt remain on face, with hints of dark-blue pigment on hair.