Ming Dynasty Chinese Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha Mandala of Red Tara, the bodhisattva - saviors from all suffering, symbol of enlightenment in a female form. With one face and two hands, ruby red in color, serene face, with naturally painted Athe eyes and lips. She performs the mudra gesture of generosity with the right hand extended over the knee holding the stem of a lotus flower blossoming by the right ear. With the left hand held to the heart in a mudra of blessing she holds the stem of a lotus - blossoming to the left side. Adorned with gold and jewels in the form of a tiara, naturally painted with five gems colors, as well as the earrings, necklaces, bracelets and the like, she wears various silks. With the right leg extended, resting on a small moon and lotus cushion, and the left drawn up, she sits in a relaxed posture on a moon disc and white lotus seat. Underside with incised quatrefoil flori-form petal visvavajra mark surrounding the centralized DaiJi. Displayed upon a gilt bronze candelabra stand, in scrolling foliate, with miniature Buddhas, and various auspicious motifs and patterns. Extensive trace of gilt on surface and blue pigment on hair. Both underside of Buddha throne and mandala bear incised quarte foil flori-form petal visvavajra mark surrounding the centralized DaiJi.