£60
Chinese Wood Carving of Dhṛtarāṣṭra King of the east and God of music, 19th century, possibly earlier.
Major deity in Buddhism, . His name means "Upholder of the Nation."
His name Chíguó Tiān (持國天 "King who holds a country") is a reference to the belief that he can help support a country against enemies.
In Chinese Buddhist iconography, he holds a pipa (Chinese lute) in his hands, indicating his desire to use music to convert sentient beings to Buddhism.
Height 16.8cm. Less than 1 kilo.
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