Two Tibetan gilt bronze figures of the Fifth Dalai Lama - 18th century

The first, seated in dhyanasana on a floral incised textile over the sealed plinth, holding a string of beads, wearing long flowing robes spreading over the stand; the second, seated with his left leg pendent, his right hand in vitarka mudra and the left in varada mudra holding a flask, wearing long flowing robes incised with geometric patterns and tied at the waist (unsealed). The largest 10.7cm (4¼in) high. (2.) - Sold for £800 plus Premium and tax

Bonhams. Asian Art including Fine Bronzes, 26 Feb 2008. New Bond Street