Rare statuette de divinité Bön en alliage de cuivre Tibet, XVIE siècle

assis en vajrasana sur une double base lotiforme, les mains esquissant des mudra, deux oiseaux perchés dans des tiges de lotus fleurissant le long des épaules, le visage serein aux yeux incrustés, arborant des bijoux précieux et une haute couronne ouvragée à cinq pointes, non scellée

There is a ca. 3.5x0.7cm wide casting flaw to the back of the base that has been filled in. There is light overall wear to the surface of the bronze. Part of the silver inlay of the figure's left eye is missing. The two flower stems to the left and right of the figure are made separately and are possibly later additions that have been inserted into the base and attached on the inside as well as to the back of the arms. The figure is large and of a good weight.
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