Origin Location | Tibet |
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Date Range | 1300 - 1399 |
Lineages | Buddhist |
Material | Metal |
Collection | Nyingjei Lam |
Classification: Deity
Appearance: King
Gender: Male
Jambhala, Yellow: a Wealth Deity in King Appearance.
"Yellow Jambhala with one face and two hands. The right [hand] holds a bijapuraka [fruit] and the left a mongoose with jewels showering down. [With] two feet pressing down on a conch and lotus treasure. Adorned with a blue utpala garland and jewel ornaments." (Konchog Lhundrub, 1497-1557. From the One Hundred Methods of Accomplishment).
"Lord of Wealth, possessing a treasure of jewels, Master of all wealth owned by yakshas; Jambhala guardian Lord of the North, Bestower of supreme attainments, I bow."
Jeff Watt 6-2015
Thematic Sets
Collection of Nyingjei Lam (Deities)
Subject: Mongoose Symbolism
HAR: Donor Acknowledgement Page
Buddhist Deity: Jambhala Iconography
Collection of Nyingjei Lam (Bonhams, HK 2019)
Buddhist Deity: Jambhala Art History
Collection of Nyingjei Lam
Buddhist Deity: Jambhala, Yellow - Main Page
Sculpture: Monastic Period (Tibet, 13-14th century)
Sculpture: Jambhala Comparison (Monastic Period)
Buddhist Deity: Jambhala, Yellow (Masterworks)