| Tibeto-Chinese
Gilt Bronze Buddha Statue Jambhala
Kubera
God
of Wealth Qing Dynasty, Circa: 18th-19th century H
8.4
in.(21cm), W
5.5 in.(14
cm), D 4.5 in.(11cm)
Condition:
excellent! | |
Private Collection | |
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| 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.
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