Bronze

China , 19th century

Dimensions: Height 21 cm Wide 17 cm Depth 12 cm

Weight: 1366 grams

Jambhala seated on lotus flower with beaded rim and extending smaller flower to the front supporting one foot of the deity. Dressed in garment with intricate pattern fastened around the waist, belly portruding and chest and upper body adorned with extensive jewellery. In his right hand he is holding a citrus fruit, symbol of wealth and fertility. The other hand is holding his jewel-spitting mongoose Nehulay. A small pile of jewels is resting in front of his left leg. Jambhala's face is smiling with bulging eyes and a curly beard is covering his chin. His crown is made of conches, a scarf is billowing around him. An inscription is written on the back of the lotus throne. The statue is hollow.