A fire-gilt bronze figure of Rolpai Dorje, the Third Changkya Khutukhtu

A fire-gilt bronze figure of Rolpai Dorje, the Third Changkya Khutukhtu of Mongolia. Qing dynasty (1644-1912), second half 18th century Seated on a double rectangular cushion, he holds a separately cast amrita vase in his left hand, while his right is raised in vitarka mudra. To either side ascend lotus flowers bearing a sword and a book. The lama wears the characteristic hat of Gelug masters and finely embellished robes; his face bears a small bump on the right cheek, a distinctive feature of this lama. Height 9.9 cm

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