Head of a Bodhisattva

12th century

(Western) Tibet

Bronze with blue pigment

H 10 cm

Swiss private collection

The face of the Bodhisattva is framed by tiny curls and expresses a princely authority. The crown is decorated with lotus flowers above each ear. It is surmounted by a high hairdo in the shape of a stupa adorned with a jewel on top. He used to wear very large earrings.