A gilt copper figure of Vaishravana Tibet, 18th century

the God of Wealth seated in vamardhaparyanka on a rockwork pedestal with his left foot resting on an outcrop, the guardian deity wearing armor and boots, and a cap with a flaming jewel emblem, his attributes the chatra and a jewel-spitting nakula in his hands

In very good condition. Minimal rubbing of gilding on high points. Areas of accretion, most likely from butter lamp smoke and incense. Consecration base plate, engraved with a visvavajra, original but reattached with wax, possibly some of the contents still inside. An inscription on the back hammered out and another inscription engraved below, probably contemporaneously. Traces of green paint on the hair. No restoration.
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Vaishravana is an ancient Indian deity that in Tibetan Buddhism is said to inhabit the northern quadrant of the peak of Mount Meru, the mountain residence of the gods in the Tibetan Buddhist cosmos, and is the leader of the yakshas who live on the slopes of the mountain.