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Sandstone Relief Kubera, Post-Gupta Periode, 6th/7th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:4,000.00 EUR Estimated At:6,400.00 - 8,000.00 EUR
Sandstone Relief Kubera, Post-Gupta Periode, 6th/7th C.
Red sandstone
Indien, Madhya Pradesh, Post-Gupta period, 6th/7th century
Relief fragment with the representation of Kubera, god of prosperity and wealth
In his right hand he holds a drinking vessel
The left grasps a large bag, which symbolizes the riches over which Kubera watches
The fat belly and the friendly-rounded face as further sign of his purpose
Literature: Pal (Hg.), Asian Art. Selectons from the Norton Simon Museum, Pasedena 1988, S. 25
Height: 36 cm
Condition consistent with age
Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
Object is regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible

A comparative piece is found in the Norton Simon Museum (accession no. M.1975.11.04.S).



Kubera

In Sanskrit Kubera means the ‘ill-shaped one’. Thus the god of wealth is commonly represented with a big belly and often accompanied by a mongoose. His attributes are a money bag, mace or pomegranate. Kubera is further considered a directional guardian (dikpala) of the North in Hindu cosmology. He is also a popular figure in Buddhism and Jainism.



Condition: The relief is in fair condition consistent with age. The height measures 30 cm.

Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland


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