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Tibetan Name: Nam Thos Re Materials: Lost Wax Method, Copper, Made in Nepal Height: 14 1/2 inches Width: 11 inches Depth: 6 inches Weight: 14 pounds Click here to view more images of the copper Kubera Statue Kubera
is one of the most popular deities of Nepalese Buddhists. He is the
bestower of wealth and guardian of the northern direction. In
many Tibetan and
Nepalese images such as this one, the deity is shown as a plump figure wearing a
crown, ribbons and jewelry, sitting on a lion and holding a mongoose,
representing his victory over the naga (snake deities), who symbolize greed. As
God of Wealth, Kubera squeezes the mongoose and causes the creature to spew out
jewels. |
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