Gilt copper monk portrait

Manager ID

1013

Title

Gilt copper monk portrait, inscribed GyalwamupahTibet, 16th century

Short title

Gilt copper monk portrait

Record number

BATEA : 1005

Simple name

figure

Classified name

metal; copper; portrait; Tibet; monk; figure; Buddhism; religion; gilt; inscription; name; Buddhist; mudra; robe; name; person;

Description

Description part summary

A gilt copper portrait figure of a monk seated with his legs enveloped in his robe on a circular lotus throne. There is a thick single band of petals extrending all the way round the piece. The monk's head is uncovered, his right hand is raised with the fourth finger and thumb touching. The robe and its border are finely decorated with incised floral sprays interspersed with single flower heads.

Description material

copper

Description condition

Description Colour

Aspect	Colour

body	gilded
decoration

Description length

Description height

21.2cm

Description diameter

15.6cm

Description width

Description depth

Description inscription

the short inscription identifies the monk as Gyal wu mu po, a noted 16th century monk

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