A BRONZE FIGURE OF JAMBHALA, JAVA, 9TH-10TH CENTURY

A BRONZE FIGURE OF JAMBHALA, JAVA, 9TH-10TH CENTURY Indonesia. The rotund God of Wealth seated in lalitasana on a lotus base, the left foot resting on a jar filled with treasure tipped on its side with the contents spilling onto another vessel resting on the square plinth next to further treasure jars. Holding a gem-shaped fruit in his right hand and a mongoose in his left. Adorned in royal attire with rich jewelry and an ornate headdress. Provenance: From a private collection in Belgium. Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, signs of weathering and erosion, encrustations, casting flaws, small nicks, minor losses, old repairs. Weight: 409 g Dimensions: Height 13.1 cm Literature comparison: Compare a related bronze figure of Jambhala similarly surrounded by jars of treasure, dated 9th-10th century, in the Victoria & Albert Museum, accession number IS.59-1998. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams New York, 17 March 2014, lot 94 Estimate: USD 20,000 or approx. EUR 24,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A copper alloy figure of Jambhala, Java, 9th/10th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject, modeling, and manner of casting with similar headdress and square plinth supporting the lotus dais. Note the closely related size (13 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s New York, 27 September 2023, lot 594 Price: USD 13,860 or approx. EUR 13,000 converted at the time of writing Description: A small and rare bronze figure of Jambhala, Indonesia, Java, 10th century or later Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject, modeling, and manner of casting with similar pose and crown. Note the smaller size (10.3 cm).