figurine
Metal figure - Jambhala
Jambhala (also known as Dzambhala, Dzambala, Zambala or Jambala) is the God of Wealth (Buddhist) and appropriately a member of the Jewel Family (see Ratnasambhava). In Hindu mythology, Jambhala is known as Kubera. In his left hand he holds a jewel producing mongoose and in his right hand a gem shaped fruit.
- Object: figurine
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- Culture Area: Asia
- Cultural Group: Tibet
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- Donor: Barbara & Hiro Narita
- Catalog #: 114.211