A GILT-COPPER PLAQUE EMBOSSED WITH A LAMA, TIBET, ca. 17th ct., the rectangular plaque is embossed in high relief with a lama seated with legs crossed on a double cushion, his right hand is raised in the vitarkamudra and holding a lotus while the left is resting on his lap supporting a manuscript, wearing various garments including a mantle covering both shoulders, his face is displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows, smiling lips, his head is topped with the specific bonnet with long lappets falling down the shoulders and a head halo behind - Provenance: Former South German private collection, assembled prior 2007 - Partly chipped, wear