Bronze firegilt with long inscription
Tibet , 15th century

Dimensions: Height 19 cm Wide 16 cm Depth 13 cm

Weight: 1922 grams

Statue of Lama Marpa Lotsawa who is credited with the transmission of many Vajrayana teachings from India. The teacher is depicted seated with legs crossed on a lotus base and cushion wearing finely decorated garments with intricate ornaments and a cape over his shoulder. Both hands are resting peacefully on the knees, his left hand holding prayer beads. The broad face is smiling welcomingly with attentive eyes.

Inscription Translation:

1.) Phonetic: Om Khä drub gön po Seng ge-i shab la gü pä dü do dschin gyi lab du söl
2.) Translation: Om! With deepest respect I bow before the honorable protector equal to a lion, the benefactor and scholar. Bless us!

Provenance: Peter Sloane , 5/7/92