SUBJECT in bronze with a brown patina, formerly gold lacquered, representing Samantabhadra (Puxian Pusa), one of the protective gods of Buddhist doctrine, seated in bhadrasana, holding a mongoose in his left hand. On a plinth that has probably been added. (The bun is missing, the banner in the right hand is missing). China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). A BRONZE FIGURE OF VAISHRAVANA, CHINA, QING DYNASTY. HEIGHT. 45 CM (17 3/4 IN.)