Tibet, 17th century. Carved from hardwood or zitan, seated and wearing his characteristic hat and a long flowing robe, the face showing a serene expression with almond-shaped eyes, gently arched eyebrows, a broad nose, and slender lips.
Condition: Extensive losses to the arms, otherwise in good condition with minor traces of age and wear as well as natural age cracks and small losses here and there. Provenance: Austrian private collection, acquired from an art dealer in Salzburg, Austria.