Copper repousse with gilding

Tibet , 19th century

Dimensions: Height 11 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 3 cm without base

Weight: 228 grams

Small gau with wrathful tantric deity on a prostrate lion on a lotus flower, seated in dhyanasana pose, with eight arms and at least three faces. Holding various battle arms, showing mudras with the main hands, the three faces each of other nature. Backed by a mandorla and framed by ornamental flowers.