Bronze statuette depicting seated Teacher flanked by long-stemmed blossoms holding implement in right hand

Uninscribed representation of Lowo Khenchen, identified on the basis of his distinct physical features and the workmanship

Location
Lo (Mustang)

Date
16th century

Material
bronze with silver and red copper inlays

Dimensions
4½ x 3-1/8 x 2¼ in. (11.4 x 7.9 x 5.7 cm)

Collection
Collection of Zhu Shijie 朱世杰

Photo Credit
photograph © Bruce M. White, 2011

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