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Tibetan
17th Century Later Ming/Early Qing Dynasty Large Tzutan Rosewood
Vaishravana God of Wealth
Origin : Tibet Period & Style : 17th century, later Ming/early Qing dynasty Material : Tzutan Rosewood, painted but peeled off Size & Weight : H. 17.8 in. ( 45 cm ) Condition : Pieced together, parts repaired or lost due to age. Vaisravana is the popular god of wealth in Hindu and Buddhist mythology . In Tibetan Buddhism, he is also one of the eight protective deities. Vaisravana also referred to as Kubera who governs the north. As the god of wealth in Tibet, his sculpture is often shown riding on a lion and holding a mongoose in his left hand. In China, Vaisravana is known as To-wen Tien-wang. |
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