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15. Tsong Khapa Central Tibet 18th c. gilden bronze 10 inches tall |
This is a large and fine bronze in the Sino-Tibetan style of Tsong Khapa, the founder of the Gelugpa sect (or "Yellow Hat" sect) of Tibetan Buddhism. Richly gilt with gold cold paint on the arms, feet and face. Detail: reverse Detail: upper torso and face |