A fire-gilt bronze figure of Vaishravana. Qing dynasty (1644-1912)

A fire-gilt bronze figure of Vaishravana. Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century The King of the North, clad in magnificent armour and seated upon his mount. He is draped in a fluttering scarf and holds in his left hand the jewel-spewing nakula (mongoose), a symbol of wealth. The dhvaja, originally held in his right hand, is missing. Baseplate. Traces of ritual pigment. Height 13 cm

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