SculptureTibetan16th century

Seated Lama Sonam Senge with Hands Held in Dharmachakra Mudrâ

probably 16th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Gilt bronze with cold gilding and traces of pigments and with inscription on the back of the base that translates "I bow and take refuge at the lotus feet of the Prince of Dharma bSod nams seng ge"

Culture

Tibetan

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 14.7 x W. 11.5 x D. 8.9 cm (5 13/16 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)

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