Two Gilt-bronze Buddhist Items

Description:

Two Gilt-bronze Buddhist Items, Tibetan China, a figure of Tara, Ming dynasty style, seated on a lotus throne with her right foot on a lotus; and a five-pronged vajra, ht. to 4 3/4, lg. to 7 in.
Estimate $700-900

Tara with losses of beaded details, gilt loss, minor surface dirt, missing the base cover, vajra with extensive gilt loss, otherwise in good condition.
Approximate weight of figure, 382g, vajra 404.1g.


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