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Plaque, D38.330

Physical Description

A small clay oval tablet with a figure in relief impressed upon it. Figure is seated in the lotus position (dhyanasana) on a lotus throne. The hands are clasped together against the chest in a mudra. The figure is flanked by lotus blossoms and has a halo around the head. Identified by visiting Tibetan monks as being a Gelukpa lama, but not easily identified.

Provenance

Locality:
Collected by: Dr Edith Huntley

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 58 x 47 x 28mm

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