Bronze with silver inlays and cold gildingIndia, 12th century Pala DynastyDimensions: Height 15 cm by 9 cmWeight: 879 gramsOxford TL TestedFemale Bodhisattva seated on a throne supported by three elephants standing on a round lotus flower attached to a square plinth. The Bodhisattva is seated with legs crossed in lotus pose, dressed in striped long dhoti, her arms are resting in her lap in meditative pose. Her chest is bare, the arms adorned with armlets. The face is small and delicate, a high elaborate tiara decorates the head. Traces of gold on the head and tiara.