Fig. 19. At little more than 3 cm in height, this copper alloy figurine of a standing lion was made to wear. This beautifully modeled thokcha (thog-lcags) probably functioned as a talisman or insignia. It probably dates to the imperial period and is of Tibetan manufacture as well. Its mane and head bear considerable resemblance to the Chonggye stone lion. Shang Nyima collection