Unknown
Trunk with the Retinue of Yellow Jambhala, Buddhist God of Wealthcirca 1450-1525

Not on view

Rectangular wooden storage chest with crimson red front panel decorated with black and gold geometric lattice, circular wheel motifs, and a central oval cartouche with floral painting

Rectangular painted wooden chest with a red ground, decorated on the front panel with a black and gold lattice pattern of intersecting lines, circular medallions, and square motifs surrounding a central oval cartouche with floral and foliate designs; dark painted border edges and small metal latch at top center.

Artist or Maker: Unknown
Title: Trunk with the Retinue of Yellow Jambhala, Buddhist God of Wealth
Place Made: Tibet
Date Made: circa 1450-1525
Medium: Wood with mineral pigments on cloth; metal fittings
Dimensions: 23 x 55 x 17 in. (58.42 x 139.7 x 43.18 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Ruth Hayward, Ph.D. and Robert Hayward, M.D., in honor of our children, Gregory Laule'amaikalani Finney, Erica Elizabeth Hayward, Sean Tumoana Finney, Wendy Hayward Garland, her husband Dylan Garland and their children David Robert Garland and Emma Clare Garland, through the 2010 Collectors Committee
Accession Number: M.2010.78.2
Classification: Furnishings
Collecting Area: South and Southeast Asian Art
Curatorial Notes: The front of this intricately painted trunk features an overall design pattern based on a latticework textile motif called kati rimo (brocade), which can be traced back to the Mongol culture of the Yuan Dynasty in China (1279-1368) and even earlier in the western Islamic world (see also M.2006.156.1, M.2013.183.1, and M.2013.183.2). It is embellished with cloud-form corner designs and a honeycomb border of hexagons with floral centers that continues on the front edge of the trunk lid. In the center is a cartouche with three demigods (yakshas) who are members of the retinue of Yellow Jambhala (see M.86.61.3, M.91.293.2, and M.2010.81.2). In the center is the demonic yaksha Sudhana (Wealth Youth), who supports a tray of flaming wish-fulfilling jewels. He is flanked by Lamba (into bondage) and Vilamba (apart from bonds), who are female yaksha generals (rakshasis) who guard the teachings of the Buddhist Dharma. The ends of the trunk have abraded designs, and the top is worn completely bare. The trunk has a locking hasp and reinforcement metal fittings on the lid.

Unknown
Trunk with the Retinue of Yellow Jambhala, Buddhist God of Wealthcirca 1450-1525

Not on view

Artist or Maker: Unknown
Title: Trunk with the Retinue of Yellow Jambhala, Buddhist God of Wealth
Place Made: Tibet
Date Made: circa 1450-1525
Medium: Wood with mineral pigments on cloth; metal fittings
Dimensions: 23 x 55 x 17 in. (58.42 x 139.7 x 43.18 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Ruth Hayward, Ph.D. and Robert Hayward, M.D., in honor of our children, Gregory Laule'amaikalani Finney, Erica Elizabeth Hayward, Sean Tumoana Finney, Wendy Hayward Garland, her husband Dylan Garland and their children David Robert Garland and Emma Clare Garland, through the 2010 Collectors Committee
Accession Number: M.2010.78.2
Classification: Furnishings
Collecting Area: South and Southeast Asian Art
Curatorial Notes: The front of this intricately painted trunk features an overall design pattern based on a latticework textile motif called kati rimo (brocade), which can be traced back to the Mongol culture of the Yuan Dynasty in China (1279-1368) and even earlier in the western Islamic world (see also M.2006.156.1, M.2013.183.1, and M.2013.183.2). It is embellished with cloud-form corner designs and a honeycomb border of hexagons with floral centers that continues on the front edge of the trunk lid. In the center is a cartouche with three demigods (yakshas) who are members of the retinue of Yellow Jambhala (see M.86.61.3, M.91.293.2, and M.2010.81.2). In the center is the demonic yaksha Sudhana (Wealth Youth), who supports a tray of flaming wish-fulfilling jewels. He is flanked by Lamba (into bondage) and Vilamba (apart from bonds), who are female yaksha generals (rakshasis) who guard the teachings of the Buddhist Dharma. The ends of the trunk have abraded designs, and the top is worn completely bare. The trunk has a locking hasp and reinforcement metal fittings on the lid.