Caption

Vaisravana Tib. Namtose, Tib. rnam thos sras, sometimes identified with the yellow Jambhala, an emanation of Buddha Ratnasambhava — guardian of the north. Himalayan Tibetan Buddhist art. 2nd half of the 18th–19th century. Possibly Mongolia or Tibet. Sculpture; figurine; cult object. Height: 3.4 cm., A small gold-colored figurine stands on a gray surface against a neutral gray background, depicting a robed figure wearing ornate headgear and layered clothing with textured patterns; the figure has a rounded face with visible facial features, articulated arms with one hand near the chest and the other extended forward holding a small object, decorative elements around the shoulders and waist, a flowing sash or drape at the back, and detailed leg coverings with patterned design.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A22_215

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29.1Mb (988.3Kb) / 10.6in x 10.6in / 3190 x 3190 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vaisravana Tib Namtose Tib rnam thos sras sometimes identified yellow Jambhala emanation Buddha Ratnasambhava guardian north Himalayan Tibetan Buddhist art 2nd half 18th–19th century Mongolia Tibet Sculpture figurine cult object Height 3.4 cm small gold-colored figurine stands gray surface neutral gray background depicting robed figure wearing ornate headgear layered clothing textured patterns figure rounded face visible facial features articulated arms hand near chest extended forward holding small object decorative elements shoulders waist flowing sash drape back detailed leg coverings patterned design.