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Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, 8th century)16th century

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Title
Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, 8th century)
Place Made
Eastern Tibet
Date Made
16th century
Medium
Brass with traces of gilding
Dimensions
5 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (14.6 x 9.52 x 6.35 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Pratapaditya Pal in memory of Christian Humann
Accession Number
M.81.183.1
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Art of Tibet. Los Angeles; Berkeley, CA: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1983.
  • McArthur, Meher. Reading Buddhist Art: An Illustrated Guide to Buddhist Signs and Symbols. London: Thames & Hudson, 2002.
  • Reedy, Chandra L. Himalayan Bronzes: Technology, Style and Choices. Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1997.
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Art of Tibet. Expanded edition. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1990.