Measurements: 3-1/2" Height Chinese Tibetan Qing Dynasty gilt bronze Buddhist lama figure of Ngagwang Trinle Gyatso, the 2nd Rongpo Drubchen (1678-1739). Later in life he was given the title Dechen Chokyi Gyalpo.in this sculptural portrait he has a slight smile and a non receding hairline. The eyes are neither partially closed as if in meditation nor fully open. The right hand is extended across the right knee. The left hand placed palm up in the lap. Wearing monastic robes in the typical patchwork fashion, he also wears a monk’s shirt popularized in the 16th century identified by the rectangular lappets covering the top of the shoulder. This type of shirt is of Tibetan origin and not found in the Vinaya texts of early Buddhism. Covering the back and surrounding the robes and then folded over the legs is a meditation cloak, another creation of Tibetan monastic invention.Seated in a cross legged posture, with the fabric robes spilling to the sides, he is well poised above a double lotus cushioned seat. The gold gilt sculpture is in fine condition with little wear, scratches or loss of gilding.