

Dharmapala Standing on a Lion
Dark bronze sculpture of Dharmapala standing on a lion. The figure has an open mouth with visible teeth, furrowed eyebrows, and bulging eyes. He wears a crown and ornate robes. His right hand holds a staff, and his left hand is raised in a fist. The sculpture has a pointed arch at the top and intricate carvings around the border. The lion is depicted in a crouched position, with its head on the left and its body on the right. The background of the image is gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 16th century
- Medium
- Stone with traces of gold paint, inlaid with turquoise
- Culture
- Tibet
- Dimensions
- 497 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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