A Bronze Figure of Kubera

TIBET, 18TH CENTURY

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A Bronze Figure of Kubera
Tibet, 18th Century
Seated in the posture of 'royal ease' on a lotus base over a rectangular cushion incised with foliate geometric patterns, his left hand holding a mongoose disgorging jewels and wearing beaded jewelry and windswept sash, his face in a fierce expression with thick brows, large-set eyes and pronounced nose framed by a slight moustache and curly beard, his hair in a tight bun supporting a diadem, bearing inscription at rear of base
5¾ in. (15 cm.) high

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The Tibetan inscription on the back of this statue identifies this figure as Tungdzin Serpo, one of the many manifestation of Kubera, guardian of the North and dispenser of treasures.
See Rene De Nebesky-Wojkowitz, Oracles and Demons of Tibet, 1993, p. 68 ff.

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