A bronze figure of Buddha Vairocana
Tibet, 14th century
Seated in dharmachakramudra over a double-lotus base with beaded rims, wearing a thin dhoti with copper-inlaid hems, various jewelry and a flaring scarf, the face with silver-inlaid eyes and lips surmounted by an elaborate copper-inlaid crown tied at the back with ribbons on either side, with an inscription down the neck and upper back
12 in. (30.5 cm.) high
A bronze figure of Buddha Vairocana
Tibet, 14th century
Seated in dharmachakramudra over a double-lotus base with beaded rims, wearing a thin dhoti with copper-inlaid hems, various jewelry and a flaring scarf, the face with silver-inlaid eyes and lips surmounted by an elaborate copper-inlaid crown tied at the back with ribbons on either side, with an inscription down the neck and upper back
12 in. (30.5 cm.) high