Bronze

Tibet , 19th century

Dimension: Height 25 cm Width 16 cm Depth 8 cm

Weight: 2074 grams

Here depicted in human form kneeling on his right leg and foot lifted, the left leg in a lunging position. With one hand raised holding the ghanta or bell while the other arm placed at the hip grasping a vajra or thunderbolt. He is standing on a doule reverse lotus base, wearing trousers and anklets, a belt and shirt with beaded necklaces and belts, armlets and bracelets. His head is gazing towards his raised hand. The bearded face with moustache and small goaty is smiling slightly with attentive eyes, the curls of hair peaking out underneath a five-pointed tiara encircling the high chignon. Looking at the back we see a rectangular opening of the statue, the bottom reveals two small holes.