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16th to 17th Century Nepalese Malla Image of Jambhala browse these categories for related items... All Items: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture: Pre 1700: item #966920 Please refer to our stock #1128 when inquiring.
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Details: A well modelled and attractive Nepalese example of a late Malla 16th to 17th century Jambhala, the great Dharmapala. Here he is depicted corpulent, the dispenser of wealth and treasure, seated in Lalitasana with a large belly, wearing an ornate diadem backed by a tall beaded lotus petal Prabha. His very round eyes and peaceful expression correspond to his attitude as an attentive guardian of wealth. Jambhala‘s traditionally stout body is adorned with all manner of jewellery befitting his status as a generous patron and is framed by a decorative wildly flowing scarf. He holds his attributes of a lemon in his right hand, the fruit of the Jambhara tree, and a small mongoose spewing jewels on his left thigh, a symbol of generosity. In the Himalayas, Jambhala is considered a worldly Dharmapala or protector of the Dharma, Guardian of the North and is also thought of as a god of wealth. Himalayan Buddhists consider Jambhala's sentiment regarding wealth to be providing freedom by way of bestowing prosperity, so that one may focus on the middle path or spirituality rather than on the materiality and temporality of that wealth. There are five aspects of Jambhala, Black, White, Yellow, Green and Red. This piece is a depiction of him as Yellow Jambhala, who aids meditational practice on shedding negative attachment to pride. Age: Late Malla 16th to 17th Century. Height: 15 cm. Remarks: This piece was cast in two pieces, the figure and the base and then joined in the traditional manner as seen in the last photo. |
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