A BRONZE PORTAIT FIGURE OF A LAMA Tibetan-Chinese, late Qing to Republic period (1880-1950). Seated in dhyanasana on a sealed double-lotus base, the hands held in dharmachakramudra, wearing a long flowing monastic robe with floral borders at the hems and collar, the benign face with heavy-lidded eyes and full, pursed lips forming a subtle smile, flanked by long pendulous earlobes, the plain hair with a distinct receding hairline. Condition: With extensive wear to gilt, otherwise very good condition. Provenance: Dutch private collection. Weight: 2089 g Dimensions: Height 18.5 cm