A SILVER REPOUSSÉ FIGURE OF A LAMA

Description:

Mongolia, probably 1st half 20th ct.
H. 24,7 cm
Seated in vajrasana on a lotus-base embossed with the eight Buddhist emblems, both hands in dharmacakramudra holding stems of lotuses flourishing along the upper arms supporting the sword and manuscript, set with semi-precious stones, wearing monastic garment including a patchwork mantle, its border decorated with various designs of raised flower-heads, geometric musters and swastika-emblems, his face displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows, painted facial details and short-cut hairdo, the naked body parts cold-gilded.
South German collection of Chinese art, assembled since the 1980's
Minor wear, re-sealed