Seated Kubera
The image depicts a bronze sculpture titled "Seated Kubera" by Unkei. The sculpture shows a seated male figure with a stern expression. The figure has a large head, a prominent chin, and a furrowed brow. He wears a crown-like headdress with a curved snake on the left side. The figure is dressed in armor with a high collar and shoulder guards. The right arm rests on the right knee, while the left leg is extended outward. The left arm appears to be bent at the elbow, with the hand holding an object. The base of the sculpture features a carved design resembling a leaf or a wave. The entire sculpture is made of dark metal, likely bronze, and has a detailed texture. The background of the image is light-colored.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th century
- Medium:
- Bronze
- Culture:
- Tibet
- Dimensions:
- 455 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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