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A BRONZE FIGURE OF JAMBHALA
TIBET, 13TH-14TH CENTURY
4 in. (10.2 cm.) high

$15,000-25,000

PROVENANCE
Private collection, United Kingdom, 1990s, by repute.
Jambhala, the Buddhist god of prosperity and abundance, is
seated in lalitasana atop a rounded base, his pendant foot resting
on a rising lotus blossom. He holds a mongoose spewing jewels,
a symbol of his power to manifest wealth. His plump body is
adorned with simple ornaments and his head is topped with a
three-leaf crown. His delicately rendered facial features convey a
benevolent expression, while his eyes are wide. The present form
of Jambhala is particularly reminiscent of Indian fgures of yaksha,
and is indicative of its early date.
Himalayan Art Resources, item no. 245258.

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