15th century, Tibet, King Songtsen Gampo, (painted clay on a wooden armature?), photo by Dudul Dorjay, 2011, on virginia.edu, inside the Gyantse Kumbum stupa (Tibet).
Songtsen Gampo (7th century), with the head of Amitabha on top of his headdress, is flanked by two characters dressed in kingly attire, identified as Trisong Detsen (8th century) and Ralpachen (9th century) on Alain Collet. The three of them are known as the Dharma Kings.
17th century, Tibet, King Songtsen Gampo, gilt copper, 22,2 cm, Buddhist Sculptures in Tibet Volume Two, Visual Dharma Publications, Hong Kong, p. 1079 pl. 279D, Potala Collection, Bla ma lha khang inventory nº 909, Lhasa (Tibet).
Circa 14th century, Tibet, Thon mi Sambota or Gartong Tsen, gilt copper, 35,7 cm, photo as before, p. 1026 pl. 253A, gTsug Lhakhang Collection, inventory nº 35, Lhasa (Tibet).
Songtsen Gampo’s ministers are usually depicted with a kingly appearance and his distinctive headdress (without the buddha’s head).
Undated, Tibet, Statue of Tönmi Sambhota, material and size not given, photo by Dudul Dorjay, 2011, on virginia.edu, at the Calligraphy Museum, Nyangdren District, Lhasa (Tibet).
Himalayan Buddhist Art - Art Bouddhiste de l'Himalaya 