Tibetan copper with fire gilding figure of a Dharmapala-type figure holding a sword, likely Begtse Chen also known as Chamsing, Central Tibet, 18th century, 4 x 3 x 1 inches, lacking original base, now sits atop recent wood base, weight 285 grams (not including base). A Dharmapala protector, most likely the god of war Begtse Chen, in typical standing archer pose, right hand holding a scorpion-handled blade and his left in gesture with thumb and middle finger touching, skull crown, elaborately embossed garments and flaming hair. Possibly missing some original elements, including heart and bow.