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Kubera, god of wealth, seated in lalitasana on double lotus dais

Nepali

Artwork Details

Kubera, god of wealth, seated in lalitasana on double lotus dais
10th century
Nepali
bronze
15/16 in. x 2 1/16 in. x 1 7/8 in. ( 2.4 cm x 5.3 cm x 4.7 cm )
Gift of Michele Caplan
2000/2.156

Description

Subject Matter:

Kubera, the god of wealth, is widely worshipped in South and East Asia, in both Buddhist and Hindu contexts. He is often shown as rotund, a characteristic indicated here by his mildly swelling belly.

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