A bronze figure of the Second Karmapa
Tibet, circa 16th century
Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with beaded rims and hands resting on his knees, wearing thick inner and outer robes with the borders incised and inlaid with copper, his meditative face with heavy-lidded eyes and goatee surmounted by his distinctive hat, with cold gold remaining on the face and neck and an inscription on the verso
4¾ in. (12.1 cm.) high
A bronze figure of the Second Karmapa
Tibet, circa 16th century
Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with beaded rims and hands resting on his knees, wearing thick inner and outer robes with the borders incised and inlaid with copper, his meditative face with heavy-lidded eyes and goatee surmounted by his distinctive hat, with cold gold remaining on the face and neck and an inscription on the verso
4¾ in. (12.1 cm.) high
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