Carved of a fine, dense, dark timber, possibly red sandalwood, depicted seated on a lotus base, one arm raised, with flowing garments, heavy earrings and a pendant, an elaborate crown, retaining significant amounts of polychromy, underside with plugged recess. NOTE: For four heavenly kings with similar treatment of flowing draperies and scale, dated to the 17th Century, in the Museum der Kulturen, Basel, see Himalayan Art resources #no. 3314271, 3314270, 3314272, and 3314273.