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Early 20th Century Sino-tibetan Gilt Bronze Jambhala Seated on a Lion
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Early 20th Century Sino-tibetan Gilt Bronze Jambhala Seated on a Lion

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

An unusually substantial and richly finished Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze sculptural group depicting Jambhala, the Buddhist deity associated with prosperity, abundance and the removal of material and spiritual obstacles.

The deity is seated in a commanding pose upon a Buddhist lion. His attributes identify him most plausibly as Yellow Jambhala. In his right hand he holds a bijapuraka, or citron-like fruit, an emblem of fertility and abundance. His left hand supports a long-tailed mongoose, which in Himalayan Buddhist iconography disgorges precious jewels and symbolises inexhaustible wealth and the conquest of greed. A carefully modelled accumulation of jewels appears beneath the deity.

The lion represents courage, sovereign authority and the protective power of Buddhist teaching. It is particularly notable for its vigorous modelling, expressive head, individually articulated paws, carefully worked mane and curling tail. Its deliberately applied red polychromy, combined with blue accents and painted details on the deity, gives the composition a considerably richer and more animated appearance than more routinely finished gilt-bronze examples.

The quality of workmanship is evident throughout. The hands, feet, facial features, jewellery, garments and individual strands of hair have been carefully defined. Casting is supplemented by extensive hand chasing, engraving, gilding and painted finishing. The crown and jewellery incorporate pink-red stone settings, possibly coral.

Close inspection reveals a complex traditional construction. The sculpture was assembled from several individually cast and finished components joined by soldering. The visible working and assembly marks are characteristic of a handmade multi-part bronze rather than a simply cast decorative figure.

The underside is closed with a copper plate engraved with a double vajra, or visvavajra. This is a Buddhist ritual emblem associated with stability, indestructibility and the ordered universe; it is not a maker's mark.

Sino-Tibetan, probably first half of the 20th century. More precise dating would require specialist scientific examination of the metal, pigments and stone settings.

Height: 18.5 cm

Length: 16.5 cm

Width: 10.8 cm

Weight: 1,663 g

Condition: Good antique condition, with age-related wear to the gilding and painted decoration, minor surface marks, localised oxidation and visible traditional construction and solder joints.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
10.8cm (4.25")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Gilt Bronze Jambhala Statue to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1232854
Dealers Internal Reference
B1858
Description
An unusually substantial and richly finished Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze sculptural group depicting Jambhala, the Buddhist deity associated with prosperity, abundance and the removal of material and spiritual obstacles.

The deity is seated in a commanding pose upon a Buddhist lion. His attributes identify him most plausibly as Yellow Jambhala. In his right hand he holds a bijapuraka, or citron-like fruit, an emblem of fertility and abundance.

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His left hand supports a long-tailed mongoose, which in Himalayan Buddhist iconography disgorges precious jewels and symbolises inexhaustible wealth and the conquest of greed.
Ritas Bazaar

A carefully modelled accumulation of jewels appears beneath the deity.

fig 1. A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Sino-tibetan Gilt Bronze Jambhala Seated on a Lion

The lion represents courage, sovereign authority and the protective power of Buddhist teaching. It is particularly notable for its vigorous modelling, expressive head, individually articulated paws, carefully worked mane and curling tail. Its deliberately applied red polychromy, combined with blue accents and painted details on the deity, gives the composition a considerably richer and more animated appearance than more routinely finished gilt-bronze examples.

fig 2. A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Sino-tibetan Gilt Bronze Jambhala Seated on a Lion

The quality of workmanship is evident throughout. The hands, feet, facial features, jewellery, garments and individual strands of hair have been carefully defined. Casting is supplemented by extensive hand chasing, engraving, gilding and painted finishing. The crown and jewellery incorporate pink-red stone settings, possibly coral.

fig 3. A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Sino-tibetan Gilt Bronze Jambhala Seated on a Lion

Close inspection reveals a complex traditional construction. The sculpture was assembled from several individually cast and finished components joined by soldering. The visible working and assembly marks are characteristic of a handmade multi-part bronze rather than a simply cast decorative figure.

fig 4. A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents.
fig 4. Early 20th Century Sino-tibetan Gilt Bronze Jambhala Seated on a Lion

The underside is closed with a copper plate engraved with a double vajra, or visvavajra. This is a Buddhist ritual emblem associated with stability, indestructibility and the ordered universe; it is not a maker's mark.

fig 5. A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents.
fig 5. Early 20th Century Sino-tibetan Gilt Bronze Jambhala Seated on a Lion

Sino-Tibetan, probably first half of the 20th century. More precise dating would require specialist scientific examination of the metal, pigments and stone settings.

Height: 18.5 cm

Length: 16.5 cm

Width: 10.8 cm

fig 6. A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents.
fig 6. Early 20th Century Sino-tibetan Gilt Bronze Jambhala Seated on a Lion

Weight: 1,663 g

Condition: Good antique condition, with age-related wear to the gilding and painted decoration, minor surface marks, localised oxidation and visible traditional construction and solder joints.

fig 7. A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents.
fig 7. Early 20th Century Sino-tibetan Gilt Bronze Jambhala Seated on a Lion

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
10.8cm (4.25")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Gilt Bronze Jambhala Statue to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1232854
Dealers Internal Ref
B1858
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Archive I A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents.

Early 20th Century Sino-tibetan Gilt Bronze Jambhala Seated on a Lion

Archive II A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents. View II
Archive III A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents. View III
Archive IV A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents. View IV
Archive V A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents. View V
Archive VI A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents. View VI
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A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents.
Early 20th Century Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Jambhala Seated on a Lion
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A gilt bronze figure of the deity Jambhala crowned and adorned with jewellery, seated upon a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base with red and blue painted accents.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleSino-Tibetan
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Pigment
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsSnow lion mount, Double lotus base, Crowned deity, Cold-painted accents
  • SizeH 18.5 cm (7 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in) x D 10.8 cm (4 in)

This early 20th century Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze sculptural group depicts the deity Jambhala seated on a snow lion atop an oval lotus pedestal base. The piece is rendered in gilt bronze with hand-applied red and blue pigments, accented with pink-red stone settings in the crown and jewellery, and dark blue paint on the hair. The deity wears an elaborate crown, necklaces, bracelets, and patterned garments while holding a citron fruit in the right hand and a mongoose in the left hand. The snow lion features an expressive open mouth with a protruding tongue, individually articulated paws, a detailed mane, and a curling tail. Visible details include hand-chased ornamentation, engraved lines, assembled multi-part construction with solder joints, and age-related wear to the gilding and polychrome surfaces. The sculpture stands 18.5 cm high, 16.5 cm wide, and 10.8 cm deep. Suitable for display on a sideboard top, this figural group brings traditional iconography into a home interior as a decorative sculptural accent. The base rests flat on any level horizontal surface, making it appropriate for placement within a living room, study, or hallway display cabinet. The rich gilt finish and polychrome details allow the object to function as a focal point within a curated collection of Asian art or ritual artefacts. Viewers can appreciate the intricate handwork from multiple angles due to the fully rendered subject and the detailed engraving on the underside copper plate. The piece requires no assembly or special installation beyond placement in a stable, secure location away from excessive moisture.

FAQs

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronzes represent a fusion of Chinese metalworking techniques and Tibetan Buddhist iconography, flourishing particularly during the Qing Dynasty. These items were produced both in imperial workshops and Tibetan monasteries for ritual use and display.

These figures were cast using the lost-wax method, after which fire-gilding (amalgamation of gold and mercury) was applied to the surface. Details such as faces, hair, and crowns were frequently finished with cold pigments, including lapis lazuli powder and cinnabar.

Authentic period bronzes display wear to the gilded layer around high-contact areas, core remnants inside hollow castings, and double-lotus bases that are often sealed with an engraved copper consecrated plate at the bottom.

A bronze figure functions well as a focal statement on a console table, within a curated bookshelf alcove, or mounted on a minimal pedestal to contrast against contemporary backdrops.

Dust the item gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding water, chemical solvents, or abrasive polishes that could strip the delicate mercury gilding or historical cold pigments.
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