standing Padmapani

firegilded copper repoussé
Nepal, 17th cent.
high: 35 cm; wide: 35,5 cm.

large repoussé. Padmapani is surrounded by his mantra `Om Mani Padme Hum’ in Lantsa-script, and left and right of his face twice a large `Om’ -sign, also in Lantsa.

Clearly made for a Tibean temple or monastery.