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A RARE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF THE LOKAPALA OF THE SOUTH VIRUDHAKA, China / Tibet, 18th century
h cm 20
The figure depicts Virudhaka, the Lokapala of the South, Standing on a rock, dressed in intricately engraved armor. In his right hand, he holds a sword, embodying his role as the protector of the southern direction.
Provenance: from the Ullman collection, Italy.
鎏金多闻天王像，汉/藏，十八世纪