A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A PADMAMBHAVA

18TH CENTURY OR LATER

Seated in vajrasana on a double lotus base, his right hand held in vitarka mudra holding a vajra, the left hand in dhyana mudra supporting a vase embellished with a single jewel, his face well defined with pointed eyebrows and a stern expression, the body dressed in loose fitting robes incised with scrolling clouds, adorned with a multi string necklace, foliate earrings and a crown, all inset with semi-precious stones, 4.9kg, 34.2cm.

Cf. The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum, Buddhist Statues of Tibet, no.195, for a related figure.