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18th–19th century · Brass with pigment, inlaid with copper and silver; lost-wax cast · Asian Art

Although part of the jewel-born family associated with the Buddha Ratnasambhava, white Jambhala is said to have been born from the right eye of the compassionate bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. He is identifiable by the dragon he rides and his gold sword, a variant of the khatvanga ritual staff, which he holds in his left hand. He alleviates suffering from poverty and sickness and purifies nonvirtuous karmic actions.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th–19th century

Medium

Brass with pigment, inlaid with copper and silver; lost-wax cast

Culture

Mongolia

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Kate Read Blacque, in memory of her husband, Valentine Alexander Blacque, by exchange, 1948