Description
Kubera, god of wealth, figures as a deity in both Indian and Tibetan mythology.
In iconography he is shown seated (with or without his consort) stroking his gem-spitting divine mongoose. He is usually pot-bellied, a physical attribute pertaining to over-indulgent wealthy people.
In this sculpture Kubera is shown seated on a dragon suggesting Chinese influence. The mongoose can be seen on pedestal next to a pile of gems, spitting yet another gem.
Special Comments
The pigment on the face contains a small percentage of gold.
"The statue was created using the Lost-Wax Method."
Since the wax model of the statue is destroyed during the making process, every statue made with this method is unique. No copy of such a piece can ever be made.
The Kubera can be detached from his dragon steed.