Bidspirit auction | JAVANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF KUBERA

JAVANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF KUBERA - Ca. 19th century AD or earlier. A rare Javanese of bronze figure of Kubera, also known as Jambhala, the Buddhist god of wealth, cast seated in lalitasana on a double-lotus pedestal over a stepped rectangular base, wearing a high pointed crown, necklaces, and earrings. The rounded belly, benevolent expression, and elaborate headdress are hallmarks of Javanese depictions of wealth deities.Figures of Kubera are comparatively rare in Javanese bronzes, but reflect the important role of Vajray?na practice in Central Java, where wealth deities such as Jambhala were invoked as protectors and benefactors.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object number: 1980.527.1.Size: 190mm x 125mm; Weight: 1.71kgProvenance: From a professional UK collection of Asian and Himalayan art; previously with a London gallery, ex. A.H. collection; formerly acquired in France between 1980 and 2005.