A BRONZE FIGURE OF A LAMA TIBET, ca. 19th ct. H. 8,8 cm Seated in vajrasana on a cushion placed on a throne cast with various motifs, both hands resting on his knees, wearing monastic garments including tunic secured with a belt and a heavy, vertical pleated mantle covering both shoulders, his portrait-like elderly face displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrow below a wrinkled fore-head and bald head, traces of gilding, the reverse of the base with lengthy inscription, resealed European private collection, acquired prior to 2007 Wear to gilding