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Ralpacan

CHINA; Qing dynasty (1644–1911); Gilt copper alloy; H: 20 cm; Capital Museum, Beijing, China
Ralpacan, born Tritsuk Destsen (reigned 814–838), was the last of the three Dharma kings that ruled the Tibetan Empire (circa 7th–9th century). He was considered a manifestation of Vajrapani Bodhisattva, and so is portrayed here with his attributes. The figure wears a richly jeweled crown and heavy ear-rings and is elaborately dressed. The right hand forms a mudra but also holds a long-stalked lotus that supports a vajra. The Tibetan inscription on the square pedestal gives the figure's name.

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