SITTING VAJRADHARA Bronze with traces of gilding and gems insert Tibet , 16th to 17th century Dimensions: Height 9 cm by 7 cm Weight: 239,8 grams The Primordial Buddha seated in lotus position on a double reverse lotus throne with beaded rim. He is dressed in fine garments with decorative rim and jewellery highlighted with inlay of turquoise and velvet colour. He is holding two vajras in his hands forming the vajra humkara mudra or gesture of victory over the three worlds. The facial expression is calm and friendly with downcast eyes and lightly smiling lips. The bottom of the statue has a flower-shaped incision.