A TIBETAN FIRE-GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BEGTSE Tibet, 19th to first half of 20th century. The lord of war massively cast clad in armor and wearing a long skull necklace as well as a skull crown, holding a sword in one hand, the fearsome countenance with three protruding eyes, beneath flaming hair with some traces of paint. Condition: The gilt has partly abraded, especially around the face, hands, and hair, also with few minor nicks and dents. Provenance: Czech private collection. Weight: 1,986 g. Dimensions: Height 17.0 cm excl. pegs and base. Height of base 3.4 cm. Associated wood base. (2)