The Buddhist guardian king Vaishravana
Place of OriginTsang, Tibet
Date1995
MaterialsColors on unfired clay
DimensionsH. 18 in x W. 10 1/2 in x D. 5 in, H. 45.7 cm x W. 26.7 cm x D. 12.7 cm
Credit LineGift of Thomas Murray in honor of Glenn and Joan Vinson
Object numberF2013.56.16
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
On viewLocationGallery 12
More InformationVaishravana, whose name means “he who hears everything,” is guardian of the north and foremost of the four kings. His umbrella (and often a stupa) mark him as the ruler of water, as well as sovereign of the yakshas or nature deities.
