Antique Java Majapahit Style Seated Jambhala Statue God of Wealth - 21cm/8"

Description

Antique Java Majapahit Style Seated Yellow Jambhala Statue God of Wealth - 21cm/8"
Measures – (Height) 21
cm/8”
An antique Majapahit style Jambhala (also known as Dzambhala, Dzambala, Zambala or Jambala) from Java, Indonesia.
Jambhala is the God of Wealth and appropriately a member of the Jewel Family. He is sometimes equated with the Hindu deity Kubera. Jambhala is also believed to be an emanation of Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
Jambhala is a Bodhisattva of material and spiritual wealth as well as many other things, especially of granting financial stability.
Here we see the Yellow Jambhala. He is considered the most popular and powerful of the Wealth Gods. An emanation of Buddha Ratnasambhava. He can move poverty within the six realms, increasing virtues, life span and wisdom.
He is also said to be an emanation of Vaisravana, one of the "Four Great World-protecting Heavenly Kings". He is the guardian of light in Buddhism, a great charitable deity who grants fortune and protection. Lord Vaisravana lives in the northern region under the Four Heavens, at the northern crystal palace on the fourth level of Mount Sumeru. His servants are either
yaksas
or
bhaisajya-yaksas
.
According to the commentary on Lotus Sutra, this heavenly king is extremely knowledgeable as his perpetual protection of the Buddhas has enabled him to receive many teachings.
Here Yellow Jambhala sits in the
vajra
position with his right leg is panhandle and his left leg is kinked. He has one face and two arms. His right hand holds a bag of money, while his left hand holds gems wrapped in a lotus leaf.
He is seated on a rounded lotus leaf base which is itself sat upon a decorated yoni, symbol of fertility.
Provenance: Ex- private Singapore collection. All items are guaranteed to be as described. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all purchases upon request.
Scholarly Reference:
New York Metropolitan Museum Collection - Accession Number: 1987.142.175
Christie's Auction House - Sale 16002 (September 2017) -
The Collection of Paul F. Walter
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He is also said to be an emanation of Vaisravana, one of the "Four Great World-protecting Heavenly Kings". He is the guardian of light in Buddhism, a great charitable deity who grants fortune and protection. Lord Vaisravana lives in the northern region under the Four Heavens, at the northern crystal palace on the fourth level of Mount Sumeru. His servants are either yaksas or bhaisajya-yaksas.  Here Yellow Jambhala sits in the vajra position with his right leg is panhandle and his left leg is kinked. He has one face and two arms. His right hand holds a bag of money, while his left hand holds gems wrapped in a lotus leaf.  SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art, through our website and eBay, for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and h