Elderly gilded Jambhala statue

This expressive, older statue depicts Jambhala, the Buddhist god of wealth, abundance and spiritual prosperity. It was made at the end of the 20th century by the Nepalese artisan Roshan Shakya.

Jambhala is depicted in a powerful, seated posture on a lotus pedestal. His striking facial expression gives the statue a strong presence. The characteristic posture symbolizes generosity, protection and the overcoming of inner and outer poverty. The sculptural elaboration of the robes, ornaments and attributes testifies to high artistic quality.

The statue has an antique surface finish and was recently re-gilded.

Dimensions:
- Height: approx. 17 cm
- Width: approx. 14 cm
- Depth: approx. 10 cm
- Weight: approx. 1.23 kg