A MINIATURE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF JAMBHALA

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A MINIATURE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF JAMBHALA Tibet, 16th century or later. Standing in pratyalidhasana atop a prostate figure on a lotus base, his right hand supporting a blood-filled kapala while the left is holding a mongoose spouting jewels. The pot-bellied God of Wealth is naked, adorned with a snake upavita and elaborate jewelry. His face displays a fierce expression, and his hair is styled in a chignon. The underside is sealed. Dimensions: Height 4.5 cm The present figure depicts the Buddhist wealth deity, Jambhala. Often confused with the Hindu god Kubera or the Buddhist Guardian King, Vaishravana, Jambhala’s unusual appearance descends from ancient Indian yaksha figures. In visual iconography, the Hindu god Kubera, also a wealth deity, and Jambhala are essentially identical, while Vaishravana can be easily distinguished by the presence of armor, among other things. In many representations of Kubera, Vaishravana, and Jambhala, including in the present lot, the mongoose that the deity clutches spews jewels, exemplifying the wealth-granting powers of all three deities. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s New York, 11 September 2019, lot 346 Price: USD 7,500 or approx. EUR 8,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the related modelling, similar grim expression, and size (5.9 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby’s London, 12 May 2021, lot 71 Price: GBP 8,190 or approx. EUR 13,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the related modelling, similar grim expression, and size (5.2 cm).

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