A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRA SATTVA TIBET, 19TH CENTURY

cast seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the left hand holding a bell, the right hand holding a vajra, wearing a simple dhoti and elaborate beaded jewellery, the head tilted to the side, the face with meditative expression framed by large turquoise-inset earrings and a five pointed crown,

This figure is in good condition, but has numerous areas of minor rubbing to the gilding throughout the body and the base.There are some minor nicks and scratches throughout and a couple of minor dents to the base plate.
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