A copper-alloy figure of Dorje Drolo
A copper-alloy figure of Dorje Drolo
18th century
The wrathful deity modelling lunging in alidhasana, trampling demons on a lotus base and wearing loose robes, a beaded necklace and a garland of severed heads at the waist, the right hand upraised holding a vajra, the left with a kila, the face with three glaring eyes and flaming eyebrows framed by upward-flowing tresses behind an elaborate headdress and serpentine earrings.
21cm (8 2/8in) high.
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A copper-alloy figure of Dorje Drolo
18th century
The wrathful deity modelling lunging in alidhasana, trampling demons on a lotus base and wearing loose robes, a beaded necklace and a garland of severed heads at the waist, the right hand upraised holding a vajra, the left with a kila, the face with three glaring eyes and flaming eyebrows framed by upward-flowing tresses behind an elaborate headdress and serpentine earrings.
21cm (8 2/8in) high.