PANEEL DEPICTING JAMBHALA
Stone
India , 12th century , Pala Dynasty
Weight: 26166 grams
Dimensions: 49 x 28 x 12 cm
A stone fragment showing Jambhala seated on an elevated lotus throne supported by adorants. His right foot is resting on a protruding lotus flower. His right hand is resting on his right knee holding a rosary while the other hand is grasping a script raised in front of the chest. The hair is done up in a high chignon and an aureole frames his head. The eyes are closed and the lips are smiling, the shape of the nose is strong. Besides the deity we see various animals and another adorant.
