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Jambhala (Kubera)
This stone fragment depicts a fairly formulaic Jambhala (known as Kubera in the Hindu tradition). The deity of wealth is shown with a rounded stomach, kapala in right hand, and mongoose in left. His body is adorned in a great variety of jewelry as seen in the circlets hanging from his neck, the armband on his left arm, his earrings, and his ornate headdress. Surrounding this Jambhala is a pillared archway, framing his seated figure.
Provenance
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Baroness Helen Giskra, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1949, by gift.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/1990 | Technical Report | other |
Geographies
India (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 7 3/4 x W: 10 1/2 in. (19.69 x 26.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Baroness Helen Giskra, 1949
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
25.38