18th Jan, 2025 10:00

Auction 22

 
Lot 80
 
Lot 80 - LARGE SEATED JAMBHALA BRONZE JAVA 12TH CENTURY STYLE JAVA

80

LARGE SEATED JAMBHALA BRONZE JAVA 12TH CENTURY STYLE JAVA

Dimensions: Height 36 cm Wide 24 cm Depth 16 cm

Weight: 11271 grams

Detailed sculpture of a seated Jambhala. Depicted seated in lalitasana (a relaxed pose with one leg folded and the other extended).

He holds a jewel or a mongoose that spews treasures, symbolizing prosperity and the dispelling of poverty.

His robust body symbolizes abundance and fulfilment.

The pedestal, richly adorned. The figure is adorned with ornate headdresses, jewelry, and clothing, seated in a graceful pose atop a tiered pedestal with decorative embellishments, including small Lions. Jambhala, a deity of wealth and prosperity in Hinduism and Buddhism, particularly in the Vajrayana tradition. The sculpture's style aligns with artistic traditions found in Indonesia, specifically during the Srivijaya (7th–13th century).

Jambhala is the god of wealth in Buddhist and Hindu traditions, he is believed to grant prosperity, material abundance, and spiritual wealth to devotees.

In Buddhism, Jambhala is sometimes equated with Kubera, the Hindu god of wealth.

Unsold
Estimated at €1,500 - €2,000