Description:

Central Asia, Sino-Tibetan, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful cast-brass statue depicting Kubera (also Jambhal, Jambhala), the god of wealth and an emanation of Avalokitesvara, with areas of gilding accentuating his appearance. Kubera is depicted in regal clothing such as a decorated robe, flowing armbands, corded shoulder covers, an intricate pectoral, large earrings, and a grandiose headdress capped with a spiraling finial. His right hand holds a jambura fruit, and his left holds a Nakula mongoose which spits beads as evidenced by the pyramidal stacks of beads below the animal. Kubera sits atop a tiered trapezoidal platform adorned with flowing motifs similar to the headdress finial, and a separately-cast aureole creates an elegant backdrop for his opulent presentation. Size: 6.125" W x 7.75" H (15.6 cm x 19.7 cm).

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private Munich, Germany collection, acquired about 30 years ago

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#143583

  • Condition: Slight bending to aureole, minor abrasions to base and figure, with fading to some areas of gilding, and light encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and great patina throughout. Old inventory label on bottom of verso.

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