NEPAL, DATED NS 715 (1594-1595 AD)
Details
A terracotta stele of Jambhala
Nepal, dated NS 715 (1594-1595 AD)
Seated on the back of a lion with his left hand wielding a mongoose spewing jewels and his left holding the stem of his folded parasol, clad in finely detailed armor with foliate breastplates and a shawl draped over his shoulders, his face in concentrated expression with a furrowed brow surmounted by a large foliate headdress, the lion below him with a snarling mouth, long braided mane and a raised tail, all backed by a flaming aureola, with remains of polychromy overall and an inscription giving the date at verso
10 in. (25.4 cm.) high
Nepal, dated NS 715 (1594-1595 AD)
Seated on the back of a lion with his left hand wielding a mongoose spewing jewels and his left holding the stem of his folded parasol, clad in finely detailed armor with foliate breastplates and a shawl draped over his shoulders, his face in concentrated expression with a furrowed brow surmounted by a large foliate headdress, the lion below him with a snarling mouth, long braided mane and a raised tail, all backed by a flaming aureola, with remains of polychromy overall and an inscription giving the date at verso
10 in. (25.4 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired in New York before 1980
Brought to you by
Anita Mehta
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