A Tibetan copper alloy figure of Tsangnyon Heruka. 16/17th century

A Tibetan copper alloy figure of Tsangnyon Heruka. 16/17th century Seated in lalitasana on an animal skin atop a double lotus, holding a vajra in his raised right hand and a kalasha standing on a kapala in his left, which rests in his lap. A loop at his left shoulder originally held a now-lost khatvanga. The teacher wears a dhoti, bone body jewellery and a headpiece adorned with miniature skulls. His hair arranged in an elaborate chignon. Baseplate resealed. Height 15.5 cm

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