A Chinese gilt bronze figure of Vajrapani, dating from the 17th century. The guardian standing on an single lotus base with beaded edge, the right arm raised upward holding a demon pestle, His left hand is raised in a mudra gesture. his body richly adorned with jewelled necklaces with gems inlaid,dressed in a dhoti gathering around the shoulder and feet, His face is fierce with his tounge stick out, surmounted by a crown of skulls and flaming hair, base sealedH. 8 5/8" (22 cm)Provenance: collection of Florence and Paul H.Benedict, acquired in China prior to the 1930s, and thence by descent similar example was sold in Sotheby's HongKong on June 30th 2020, "Selection of Buddhist Art from the Collection of Cheng Huan"sale,lot 6008 for 200,000HKDLink to HD Natural Light photos: Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: in good condition overall with rubbing and losses to the gilded areas, losses to gem stone on the necklace,minor casting flaws around the stand