Bronze gilt with semiprecious stonesTibet, 16th centuryDimensions: Height 18,5 cmWeight: 1084 gramsAlso called the primordial Buddha and can be translated as "The Vajra Bearer". Here seated in padmasana on a double reverse lotus throne with beaded rim and larger lotus petals on the bottom. He is shown with his two arms crossed in front of the chest, one holding a vajra, a thunderbolt ritual weapon, and the other one holding a ghanta, a temple bell. An elaborate five-pointed tiara encloses the high chignon topped by a vajra. He is clad in a wavy robe and decorated with armlets, necklaces, jewellery, earrings, bracelets, all highlighted with stone inlay. A thin scarf is draped around his arms. The expression is serene, a stone inlay also decorates the urna.