A Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Weituo, Ming Dynasty, the guardian of Buddhist teachings standing astride and dressed as a warrior, 1,728 grams, 21cm high According to the Golden Light Sutra, Weituo is a bodhisattva responsible for protecting the teachings of Buddhism and is the leader of the twenty-four celestial guardian deities.明 铜鎏金韦陀像（克重1728g）Condition Report: once had a base now missing later inlaid with pearls and coloured stones and some inlay missing fingers on left hand partly missingCondition Report Disclaimer