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White Jambhala on a Dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze statue of White Jambhala riding a dragon. The deity has a large head with a round face and a protruding belly. The figure has one leg tucked up and under, with one leg extended. The figure has one arm raised and the other on the hip. The figure wears a crown and beaded jewelry. The figure sits atop a dragon with scales and a green face. The base of the statue is round and ornately decorated. The entire statue is made of bronze and has a dark brown patina. The background behind the statue fades from dark to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Brass with pigment, inlaid with copper and silver; lost-wax cast
Culture
Mongolia
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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