Los Nr. 107 - Auction 82

Los Nr. 107

A GILT BRONZE SCULPTURE OF VAISHRAVANAChina, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century
Ergebnis:
2.200,00 EUR
Gebote:
18

Gebote

Status:
geschl. Auktion

Beschreibung

A GILT BRONZE SCULPTURE OF VAISHRAVANA
China, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century

The deity seated in the lalitasana position on the back of a lion on a base in the shape of a double lotus flower, wearing an elaborate armor and on the head a flashy diadem, in the left hand a mongoose, the right one originally holding the pole of a banner.

11 cm high

Provenance: European private collection.

Vaishravana is the Guardian of the North and the king of the Yakshas, benevolent spirits. He is associated with Kubera and is revered as the god of wealth. He is usually depicted with a mongoose from which jewels and coins are scattered, and often carries the dhvaja banner, which symbolizes the victory of the Buddha over Mara's troops.

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