Sino‑Tibetan Gilt‑Bronze Complete Set of Tara (Green Tara) with Mandorla, Flanking Attendants and Throne Base, 18th Century, Qing Dynasty

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Dimensions：Overall Height 72.5 cm (28.54 in), Overall Width 52 cm (20.47 in), Weight 43 kg (94.89 lbs) Condition & Provenance：The full ensemble including main deity, flame‑pattern open‑work mandorla, two flanking standing attendant bodhisattvas, elaborate double‑lotus throne and stepped square base is entirely original, no replaced components or modern welding repairs. Significant original gilding survives. Centuries‑long monastic worship caused age‑related wear, partial gilding loss revealing dark antique bronze with heavy, mellow patina. Original mineral blue and red pigments remain on hair and crown, naturally aged without later repainting. The reverse sides of mandorla and attendant back‑plates retain original vermilion lacquer with natural wear. Original sealed base plate is intact, engraved with an eight‑auspicious‑symbol dharma‑wheel mark at center. Both attendant bodhisattvas, scrolling mythical‑beast supports and base elements are fully preserved with crisp relief details; minor ancient nicks and wear on edges, no cracks or losses. This monumental group was originally enshrined in a monastery of Central Tibet. It was transported to India toward the end of 19th century, acquired by a French Himalayan‑art collector in 1931 and kept within his family collection for generations, never offered at public auction. It was deaccessioned via a long‑established Paris Asian art dealer in 1999 and entered an important private collection on North America’s West Coast. Description：This is a monumental 18th‑century Tibetan gilt‑bronze Green Tara assembly, the compassionate saviour deity of Tibetan Buddhism. The goddess sits gracefully in lalitasana upon a double‑layered lotus throne. Her right hand displays abhaya mudra granting fearlessness, while her left hand at chest holds the stem of an utpala‑lotus which blooms upward, strictly conforming to Green Tara iconography. Her face is soft and full with gentle eyes, radiating serene compassion. She wears an ornate crown with flowing ribbons, adorned with finely chased necklaces, earrings, armlets and bracelets. Her physique is voluptuous and powerful; robe folds are fluid and meticulously chased. A large open‑work flame‑style mandorla rises behind her, its reverse covered in original vermilion lacquer. Dynamic scrolling mythical beasts and foliage support the lotus seat. On each side of the main figure stands an attendant bodhisattva upon individual lotus pedestal with separate back‑plate, forming a complete devotional ensemble. The multi‑tiered square base features open‑work cut‑outs and small carved devotee figures at corners, rich in narrative detail. The sealed base plate bears an engraved dharma‑wheel, a classic mark for Tibetan Buddhist sculpture. Cast by lost‑wax process in heavy‑density bronze, this work combines high‑relief, open‑work, fine chasing and mineral pigment painting. All original components, gilding, lacquer and pigments are preserved. This is a landmark museum‑grade complete Green Tara group of 18th‑century Himalayan art.

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