A NEPALESE COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF A SEATED TANTRIC DEITY 19th/early 20th century Possibly depicting Namgyalma, with four heads, eight arms, bearing various symbolic implements, such as trident, bow, goad, vajra, dart and blade, seated in padmasana, with lotus petal stand, on scroll-pierced base, similar mandorla, and a subsidiary flaming mandorla. H: 16 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Alexander Weddell, Richmond, Virginia. Deaccessioned by The Virginia House Museum to benefit future preservation, acquisitions, and care of collections.