13th Century Tibetan Antique Buddha Statue Yellow God of Wealth Turquoise Inlay Pala Style

Item Type: Tibetan Antique Statue Dimensions: Height: 4.92 in (12.5 cm) Bottom diameter: 3.19 in (8.1 cm) x 3.94 in (10 cm) Materials and Techniques: Gold Place of Origin: Dzogchen Monastery Period: 13th Century Condition: Good 13th-century Pala-style turquoise-inlaid Yellow Jambhala statue. The Pala style, popular in the 11th-12th centuries in Northeast India, influenced this Yellow Jambhala statue, likely crafted in Western Tibet. Combining local aesthetics, it formed a unique taste and style, also known as 'Tibetan Pala.' Among Pala-style statues, this one is relatively large. During this period, most Tibetan Pala statues were smaller, making examples of this size rare. Yellow Jambhala, depicted with one face and two arms, has a plump face with delicate features, slightly tilted head, imparting a dynamic sense to the entire statue, seemingly bringing it to life. Adorned with a majestic crown and other exquisite ornaments, the deity's robust and dignified figure exudes a p