A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Vajradhara, 17th century.

Seated in vajrasana on a separate cast lotus base, both hands crossed in front of the breast and holding vajra and ghanta, wearing pleated dhoti, scarf, bejewelled and partly set with semi-precious bead. H. 22,5 cm. Est. 12 000 €

Nagel Auctions. Asian Art. 8th May 2009. www.auction.de