Origin: Tibet. Date: 17th-18th c. Technique: Fire gilt bronze with pplychrome paintingAnd cold gold in the face. Base prob. originally closed. Description: Sitting in dhyanasana onA double lotus. The two hands in teaching gesture holding the stems of the lotus flowersAt the shoulders. The one on the right showsA sword, the one on the left probablyA book, symbolising Manjushri. The kasaya robesAre finished with finely engraved borders. Measurement: Weight 1211g, height 14.8cm. ConditionA/B.