Lot 454 Dα

A rare Sinotibetan gilt copper repoussé figure of Dharmatala. 18th century

A rare Sinotibetan gilt copper repoussé figure of Dharmatala, an attendant of the 16 arhat, sitting in bhadrasana on two cushions, holding a fly whisk and kalasha, clad in long flowing robes, the hair pulled into a topknot, carrying a backpack of texts on his back and accompanied by a tiger. Base open. 18th century.
Height 10.5 cm