A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF PADMASAMBHAVA

Description:

Mongolia or North-Western China, ca. 18th c.
H. 20,6 cm
Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand raised holding the vajra while the left is resting on his lap supporting the kapala, a club placed against his left shoulder, wearing various garments including a mantle covering both shoulders, is borders lavishly incised with various designs, his face displaying a severe expression with painted eyes, pouting lips, elongated earlobes with ear ornaments and his head topped with the specific bonnet decorated with half moon and sun emblems to its front, resealed.
Old South German private collection, assembled before 2007 - Minor wear