A TIBETAN SHRINE WITH A POLYCHROME-PAINTED FIGURE OF PADMASAMBHAVA
A TIBETAN SHRINE WITH A POLYCHROME-PAINTED FIGURE OF PADMASAMBHAVA
18TH CENTURY
The figure seated in rajalilasana on a lotus throne, his right hand held in vitarka mudra holding a vajra, the left hand in dhyana mudra supporting a skullcup, with a khatvanga supported by his shoulder, his face with a stern expression, the silver and gilt metal frame decorated with flames, foliage and mythical beasts, 13.4cm.


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