Blo bzang bstan pa’i nyi ma (1689-1762), venerated historical personality

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 84.40.1
Type: sculpture; metalwork; statuette
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Materials: bronze
Techniques: gilt
Dimensions: height: 16.5 cm
Blo bzang bstan pa’i nyi ma (1689-1762) is venerated historical person, a Mongolian transletor monk. His gilt bronze statuette has paint on the appropriate parts, and Tibetan inscription can be seen on the backside. He seats in a meditative posture. His right hand shows a tarjani mudra, and he holds a bell in his left hand. He wears monk robes without ornamets.