LARGE MANJUSHRI RIDING A DHARMA LION Iron with turquoise China , late Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) Dimensions: Height 23,5 cm by 16 cm Weight 2463,1 grams Manjushri is sitting casually with one arm resting on the knee which is supported on a higher step. He is wearing a robe with decorative chest and a loose waistband tied with a bow. His head is adorned with a pointed tiara decorated with stone inlay. The face is proudly looking up with a smile and narrow eyes, giving the Bodhisattva an almost childish look.