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Jambhala, deities of wealth iconography, Himalayan culture, Tibetan Buddhist art, Himalayan art, fruits, mongooses, Yellow Jambhala Tib. dzam b+hA lha — deity of wealth. Shown seated, holding a bijapuraka citrus fruit in his right hand and a mongoose in his left. 18th century, Tibet; sculpture; height 7.7 cm, width 4.7 cm, depth 3.2 cm., A metal statue of a seated figure with a crown-like headdress featuring pointed elements and a tall central plume, rendered in brown and gold tones with touches of blue and green; the figure wears ornate jewelry and garments, has a detailed face with pronounced features, and holds one hand raised while the other rests near the knee; the figure is seated on a decorated rectangular base with engraved patterns in gold, set against a plain light gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A22_478

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Keywords

Jambhala deities wealth iconography Himalayan culture Tibetan Buddhist art Himalayan art fruits mongooses Yellow Jambhala Tib dzam b+hA lha deity wealth Shown seated holding bijapuraka citrus fruit right hand mongoose left 18th century Tibet sculpture height 7.7 cm width 4.7 cm depth 3.2 cm metal statue seated figure crown- headdress featuring pointed elements tall central plume rendered brown gold tones touches blue green figure wears ornate jewelry garments detailed face pronounced features holds hand raised rests near knee figure seated decorated rectangular base engraved patterns gold set plain light gray background.