A set of four small gilt-bronze 'Guardian King' plaques, Tibet, 16th / 17th century | 西藏 十六 / 十七世紀 銅鎏金四大天王牌一套四件

A set of four small gilt-bronze 'Guardian King' plaques

Tibet, 16th / 17th century

西藏 十六 / 十七世紀 銅鎏金四大天王牌一套四件

each cast holding their respective attribute while seated in 'royal ease' on a shallow lotus base in front of a mandorla with swirling clouds and flames, richly attired in a suit of armor, upturned boots, heavy crown, and pendulous earrings, the face with fierce expression, stand (5)

Height of tallest 2 in., 5.1 cm