Statuette du lama Wang Tashi Rinchen en alliage de cuivre Tibet, XVIE-XVIIE siècle

le moine assis en dhyanasana sur une base lotiforme, les mains en dharmachakra mudra, portant une longue robe monastique et une veste jetée sur les épaules à décor de rinceaux floraux finement ciselés, coiffé d'un bonnet de moine, le visage fin, les yeux en amande, l'expression sereine, inscription en tibétain au dos de la base Dbang bkra shis rin chen la na mo (Hommage à Wang Tashi Rinchen), non scellée

The figure is well-cast, with finely incised detailing to the robe and hat, the base open. It is in very good overall condition with two tiny patched of inlaid copper to the center of the forehead and a fold gathered between his legs. The metal is of a softer tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
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