19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva Buddha figure of Vaishravana Riding a Lion, also known as Vaishravana. The chief among the protectors of the Teaching, Buddhist guardian and protector. This image in seated figure on a lion is the most common form found in art after the earliest Vaishravana form. Cast with vajra armor, ornate crown, a garland of jewel ornaments and the beautiful heavenly banner draped around the shoulder. Seated in royal ease position upon a resting lion, with lion head facing upward, open mouth, with bare fang and teeth, the tail erected giving a balance appearance. Set upon an oval lotus throne pedestal. Extensive trace of gilt, with red and deep-green pigments remain on the statue. Underside with incised quatrefoil flori-form petal visvavajra mark surrounding the centralized DaiJi.Measurements: 6-3/4" H