Nada-Kechari, Tibet

Nada-Kechari, Tibet
Although probably restored recently, the statue itself is thought to  be from the 17th-18th century.  Made in Tibet, it represents the vajrayogini Nada-Kechari holding a skull cup and chopper. Gilt copper alloy with cold gold on face, pigments, stones. At the Norbulingka in Lhasa.

Reference:
https://himalayanbuddhistart.wordpress.com/2013/01/08/nada-kechari-tibet/

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