Caption

Jambhala, unknown sculptor, deity of wealth iconography, Himalayan/Tibetan Buddhist 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 seated metal figure with a golden and brown surface wearing a crown with blue and gold elements sits on an ornate rectangular base that is gold in color; the figure has visible jewelry and beads with small blue-green accents, a blue feather or plume behind the crown, and detailed facial features and carved hair that appear darker brown, while the clothing and base show polished gold tones and engraved patterns.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A22_480

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35.9Mb (987.4Kb) / 11.8in x 11.8in / 3543 x 3543 (300dpi)

Keywords

Jambhala unknown sculptor deity wealth iconography Himalayan Tibetan Buddhist art fruits mongooses Yellow Jambhala Tib dzam b+hA lha 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 seated metal figure golden brown surface wearing crown blue gold elements sits ornate rectangular base gold color figure visible jewelry beads small blue-green accents blue feather plume detailed facial features carved hair darker brown clothing base polished gold tones engraved patterns.