Gilt Bonze Figure of Upasaka Dharmatala, 1600 – 17th Century
Bronze
100 x 65 x 50 mm
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Upasaka Dharmatala is a Patron of Dharma, attendant of the Sixteen Ahrats and a manifestation of Avalokiteshvara. He has great wisdom, spiritual powers and is greatly learned – he carries...
Upasaka Dharmatala is a Patron of Dharma, attendant of the Sixteen Ahrats and a manifestation of Avalokiteshvara. He has great wisdom, spiritual powers and is greatly learned – he carries the Scriptures on his back. Here he is seated on a cushioned throne over a lotus pedestal wearing boots and heavy flowing robes, carrying a fly whisk and Bumpa, symbolising his service to the Ahrats.
The tiger seated to his right protects the Ahrats from dangerous animals.
The tiger seated to his right protects the Ahrats from dangerous animals.
