Nyingmapa Lama Gilt copper with painted detail Tibet

The lama wearing a long-sleeved robe and a cloud collar over the shoulders, boots, and a peaked cap with long lappets falling to the shoulder and across the back and with a raised sun/moon emblem at the crown, both hands in vitarka mudra, the gesture of argumentation, and seated in vajraparyankasana on an elegant lotus flower seat.

In fairly good condition. Gilding tarnished and rubbed throughout. Traces of red paint on the hat. Original and intact consecration plate on the base of the lotus pedestal. The thumb on the left hand a modern replacement.
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No inscription identifies the lama but the red cap with the sun/moon emblem would indicate the Nyingmapa order which is associated  most notably with the teachings of Padmasambhava, the spiritual father of Tibetan Buddhism. Furthermore the cloud collar, the boots and the long-sleeved robe are items of clothing commonly associated with Guru Rimpoche.