Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c33.s7.9
Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c33.s7.9
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v4.c33.s7.9
In the Buddhist mythology, Kubēra is sculptured exactly as in the Hindu representation; but he is immediately recognised as Kubēra by a mongoose which is generally also shown either as sitting upon his left lap or placed on his left side. (See Figs. 196 and 199* in V. A. Smith's *History of Fine Art in India and Ceylon*).