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A gilt copper alloy deity from a Vajrabhairava shrine |
Tibeto-Chinese, Yongle period, early 15th century 10 7/8 in. (27.5 cm) high; 13 3/4 in. (35.2cm) wide In a prone position with his torso raised and looking to the left, he holds a mirror, club, and water pot, he is richly adorned with multiple necklaces and other beaded jewelry, his broad rounded face with a fierce expression and thickly knitted brow. |
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