The Buddhist deity Ushnishavijaya

Unlike the two Buddhas from Outer Mongolia displayed in this case (to the right and below), which were cast, this piece was created by shaping sheets of metal and hammering them from the back to create a three-dimensional form. The crown, earrings, and scarves were made separately and riveted together. Dolonnor, which used to be the main metalworking center of Inner Mongolia, was famous for its repoussé works.

Ushnishavijaya, the Buddha Amitayus, and White Tara are the three Tibetan Buddhist gods who grant longevity.