A gilt bronze figure of Tsongkhapa
Tibet, 17th century
The lama seated on a double-lotus throne with hands in dharmachakra mudra, holding the stems of two lotus blossoms bearing his book and sword, his distinctive face with benign expression, a vajra placed before him on the base, richly gilt overall
9½ in. (24 cm.) high
A gilt bronze figure of Tsongkhapa
Tibet, 17th century
The lama seated on a double-lotus throne with hands in dharmachakra mudra, holding the stems of two lotus blossoms bearing his book and sword, his distinctive face with benign expression, a vajra placed before him on the base, richly gilt overall
9½ in. (24 cm.) high
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