A TIBETO-CHINESE GILT COPPER ALLOY OF A SEATED ARHAT, CUDAPANTHAKA/LAMTRENDE 16th to 18th century Adorned with floral scroll-engraved robes and seated in dhyani asana, back of lotus petal base inscribed "phags pa gnas stan(sic) lam 'gran stan la na mo" which may be translated as "Homage to the arhat Cudapanthaka (Lamtrende)!", underside of baseplate incised with double vajra centered by a Yin/Yang symbol. H: 7 3/4 in. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Alexander Weddell, Richmond, Virginia. Deaccessioned by The Virginia House Museum to benefit future preservation, acquisitions, and care of collections.