An ornate gilt bronze Jambhala, also known as Kubera, and Viasravana to the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. Cast in a gleaming bronze, finely realized facial features with painted sky blue eyes, red rims and headdress. The God of Wealth graciously displays his holy relics in the Tibetian style. His right foot rests on a conch shell supported by a lotus, while right hand holds a lemon or citron fruit, said to be the origin of his Buddhist name (Jambhara = lemon). His left hand holds a mongoose vomiting white jewels, piled neatly in a stack. The mongoose is also the enemy of the snake, such as the one hanging from his neck, a symbol of greed and hatred. It is said that by providing wealth, he allows freedom so that one may focus on a path of spirituality. A beautiful piece in excellent condition.