Gilt brass Jambhala figure with a mongoose

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1396

Title

Gilt brass Jambhala figure with a mongoose 18th century

Short title

Gilt brass Jambhala figure with a mongoose

Record number

BATEA : 1396

Simple name

manjusri

Classified name

brass; Manjusri; squirrel; figure; handling; Qing; Buddhism; China; 18th century; metal; Buddhist; religion; animal; mudra;

Description

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A gilt brass solidly cast Manjusri figure seated on a rectangular cushion seat with right leg protruding and the left leg bent with the sole turned up. The left hand is shown holding a squirrel, the right is raised in a mudra position with the fingers joined. A free standing ribbon goes round the shoulder, behind the head and under the arms. The seat has elaborate stamped pattern borders.

Description material

brass

Description condition

good;The object was conserved by Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre in 2015

Description Colour

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	gilt

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