WEI TUO. China, Ming Dynasty, H 83 cm. Bronze with traces of partial gilding. The patron deity of Buddhist temples is wearing a general's armour with a lion mask on his waist and holding his left hand upright. In his right hand, he is holding an upwards-pointed thrusting with a triangular tip. His facial expression is calm and almost melancholy. The head adornments and shawl are damaged, the tip of the weapon has been replaced.