Tibet, Pala style, circa 12th century|Attired in a high and elaborate crown and seated in dhyanasana holding the hem of his robe in his lap with his left hand while his outstretched right proffers his identifying varada mudra, raised atop a double lotus plinth, the details of the figure lost to the well-rubbed chocolate-colored patina after centuries of adoration.|3 1/2in (9cm) high|ProvenanceEstate of Barbara Adams (1931-2016), Washington DCWith affixed label reading, "Adams Loan / Trinity College #41"