Karma Pakshi (1206-1283)

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Karma Pakshi (1206-1283)

Eastern Tibet, a Karmapa Monastery, 17th century
Sculpture
Gilt brass with traces of paint
7 1/2 x 6 x 5 1/4 in. (19.05 x 15.24 x 13.34 cm)
Gift of Anna C. Walter (M.85.296)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Art of Tibet. Expanded edition. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1990.
  • Reedy, Chandra L.  Himalayan Bronzes:  Technology, Style and Choices.  Newark:  University of Delaware Press, 1997.