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Indian and Himalayan Art

Kubera, God of Wealth

Made in Tibet, Asia

18th century

Artist/maker unknown, Tibetan

Copper alloy with mercury gilding
2 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 inches (7.3 x 6.4 x 5.4 cm)

Currently not on view

1961-177-7

Gift of Natacha Rambova, 1961

Label

God of Wealth and a Dharmapala (defender of the Law), Kuvera sits in the royal ease posture on a lotus. He carries a lemon in one hand, and a mongoose that is spitting money in the other.

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