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TIBET, 15TH CENTURY
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A Gilt Bronze Figure of Jambhala
Tibet, 15th Century
Seated on a lotus base in lalitasana, the right hand of his palm outstretched showing a jambhara, his left hand resting on the neck of a mongoose disgorging jewels, his right foot supported by a small lotus base, wearing a necklace, armbands, bracelets, and tiara set with hardstones, his hair pulled into a topnot surmounted by a lotus bud ornament, his face with benign expression, almond-shaped eyes, and faint smile, with sealed base
4¾ in. (12.2 cm.) high
Tibet, 15th Century
Seated on a lotus base in lalitasana, the right hand of his palm outstretched showing a jambhara, his left hand resting on the neck of a mongoose disgorging jewels, his right foot supported by a small lotus base, wearing a necklace, armbands, bracelets, and tiara set with hardstones, his hair pulled into a topnot surmounted by a lotus bud ornament, his face with benign expression, almond-shaped eyes, and faint smile, with sealed base
4¾ in. (12.2 cm.) high