15th century, Tibet, Vira Vajradharma, bronze with copper and silver inlay, 14 cm, private collection, photo and extensive notes by Tristan Bruck on Christie’s .
It is the first time we see a statue of Vira Vajradharma (unrelated to Vajradharma Lokeshvara, a 4-arm form of Avalokiteshvara), who is identified through his attributes, a drum, a skull cup, a ritual staff, in conjunction with his skull crown and princely attire. His lips and some flowers on his dhoti are inlaid with copper, his three eyes and other flowers on the garment are inlaid with silver, a technique often seen on 15th and 16th century non-gilt brass works with the same style and the same type of lotus base attributed to the Tsang province. See also the notes and the painting featuring him next to Vajradhara on HAR.
Himalayan Buddhist Art - Art Bouddhiste de l'Himalaya 