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Portrait of Phagmo Drupa Dorje Gyalpo (1110–1170)

1200s

Central Tibet

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Medium
gilt bronze with gold, silver, copper, turquoise, lapis, and coral inlay
Measurements
Overall: 13.5 x 12 x 8.5 cm (5 5/16 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.); Base: 8 x 19 x 14 cm (3 1/8 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1993.160
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Location
237 Himalayan
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Description

This portrait statue depicts the first monastic leader of the prominent Buddhist monastery of Densatil, an influential early leader of the Tibetan Buddhist monastic order called Kagyu, famous for his views on the importance of meditation. He sits on a lotus pedestal and lion throne, like a Buddha, and his hand positions (mudras) communicate that meditation leads to enlightenment.

Portrait of Phagmo Drupa Dorje Gyalpo (1110–1170)

1200s

Central Tibet

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