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Large gilt statuette, painted and chased, of the Buddha in the attitude of contemplation. Dark blue head-dress.

Reliquary, in the form of a model of a chorten (Mchordten) in brass and set with precious stones, with small figures of the seated Buddha facing the four directions. Collected during the Lhasa Expedition 1903/4. According to correspondence (includes…

Gilded bronze statuette of a monk, painted and chased Tibet, 18th or 19th century Seated on a lotus base in the attitude of dhyanasana, the figure may be a portrait of an individual or a generic image.

Gilded bronze statuette, monk with a shaven head, seated on a lotus base. Inscription on back.

Figure of 'The Queen of Heaven' in wood, traces of gilding.

Buddha (or Buddhist priest?) on lotus throne, bronzed, in attitude of Contemplation/Meditation, carrying a bowl in left hand, bluey-black toned headdress.

Carving in wood of the 'God of Riches' with traces of gold and blue decoration. Right hand missing. Inscription: handwritten label 'The God of Riches - ?Tiba or Namto....??'

One of two carved and gilded wooden panels, showing central Buddha figure, seated in lotus position, on left another figure also seated in lotus position, on right a standing figure, all surrounded by other figures (human and animal), all in…

One of two carved and gilded wooden panels, showing central Buddha figure, seated in lotus position, two other figures also seated in lotus position, and surrounded by other figures (human and animal), all in remarkable detail.

One of six shallow boxes. This one is square and set with turquoises and red stones/glass, like flowers. Described as one of the 'Charm Boxes' on list in Museum Report 1931-32.