Jambhala, God of Riches
The image depicts Jambhala, God of Riches, a bronze sculpture. The deity is shown sitting cross-legged on a lotus base with a large belly. He has a large stomach with folds of skin, and two thin straps or bands around his chest. The figure wears a necklace and a conical crown on his head. His right hand rests on his knee; his left hand holds an object. The figure sits on a circular base; the top layer of the base resembles a lotus flower. The entire statue is green from patina. The sculpture sits on a beige surface with a beige wall behind it.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 9th–10th century
- Medium
- Copper alloy
- Culture
- Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura
- Dimensions
- 535 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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