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

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 EUR Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,000.00 EUR
Sandstone Relief with Kubera, Post-Gupta Period, 6th/7th C.
Sandstone
India, Uttar 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
In his left he carries the remains of 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: John Guy (ed.), Indian Temple Sculpture, London 2007, p.40, pl.41
On black lacquered wooden base (later)
Height (without base): 30 cm
Condition consistent with age
Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
Object is regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible


The present relief has strong parallels with a representation of Kubera at the V&A, London (see John Guy (ed.), Indian Temple Sculpture, London 2007, p.40, pl.41).



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. Traces of a later coat of paint are visible. The height (without base) measures 30 cm.

Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
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