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  1. Dharma Protector. Tibet, 18th century. Gilt bronze. 6 1/2" (18.5 cm.) tall. We bought this at Christie's in 1995. He sits sidesaddle on a dragon whose fierce expression matches his own. His hair is flaming with the original red coloring and he is wearing jeweled necklaces and earrings. One of the dragon's whiskers is broken off and one foot has been broken and skillfully repaired. $3750.