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Sculpture

Figure
17th century-18th century (made)
Place of origin

White Jambala is one of the gods guarding the four directions. His fierce expression is associated as a guardian deity.


Object details

Object type
TitleSculpture
Materials and techniques
Bronze, gilt and engraved, and with an amber bead and silk thread.
Brief description
Jambhala dKar-po; Sculpture, copper, gilt, Chamdo E Tibet, 17th-18th century
Physical description
White Jambala is one of the gods guarding the four directions. His fierce expression is associated as a guardian deity.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.8cm
Bibliographic reference
PUBLISHED, J. Lowry, 1973, V&A Publication ISBN 0 11 290109 3,, pp.21, plate 5.
Collection
Accession number
IM.43-1929

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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